Vasai Virar Municipal Election Results 2026 Highlights: According to early data from EVMs and postal ballots in the BMC elections, the BJP is leading in eight seats. The Shiv Sena (UBT) is ahead in six, while the Shiv Sena (Shinde) faction leads in five. The Congress has taken early leads in three seats, and both the MNS and AIMIM are ahead in two seats each. NOTA has surprisingly emerged ahead in one seat as initial trends continue to unfold.
High-security counting centres have been set up in Vasai, Virar and Nalasopara to ensure smooth operations. Today, the state election officials decide who will run the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) for the next five years.
Key wards and battles to watch
The fight for the 115 seats has set the stage for several high-stakes contests across the city. Vasai Gaon remains a traditional testing ground for community-based issues and local heritage sentiments.
Nalasopara East, known for its large migrant population, will be a crucial region for national parties hoping to expand their base. Virar West continues to be the core of the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi’s strength, making it a must-win zone for the Thakur-led party.
Meanwhile, Manickpur, with its upper-middle-class profile, is expected to vote with a focus on infrastructure and urban services.
Candidates in the fray
This election has brought a record 547 candidates into the contest across 29 prabhags, making it a multi-sided political battle. The Bahujan Vikas Aghadi, under the leadership of Hitendra Thakur, is aiming to keep its long-standing hold over the corporation, with candidates like Pankaj Thakur among the prominent names.
The Mahayuti alliance of the BJP and Shiv Sena hopes to turn the tide in its favour by highlighting development promises, with candidates like Mahesh Patil and Chandrakant Gorivale actively leading their campaign efforts.
On the other side, the Maha Vikas Aghadi – comprising SS-UBT, NCP-SP and Congress – is banking on issues related to urban management and anti-incumbency to gather support. Parties like AIMIM and MNS have also strategically fielded candidates in selective pockets, which could affect the larger parties’ vote shares.
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Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: Decoding BVA's win
Hitendra Thakur’s Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) successfully fought an "existence battle" against national parties by promising hyper-local accountability and resisting external political interference. This strategy led them to secure 71 of 115 seats ahead of their bigger competitors like BJP.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: Check winners list
BJP registered a landmark victory in the recent BMC civic polls. The elections saw a record number of contestants, with around 1,700 candidates in the fray, including 879 women and 821 men. The BJP contested 136 wards, while the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) fielded candidates in 89 wards. Interested readers can check the complete winners list for the latest elections here.
Fadnavis hails BJP-Shiv Sena victory
Maharashtra Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis attributed the BJP-Shiv Sena-led Mahayuti's sweeping victory in the civic polls to the "development agenda", while stating that the alliance will form Mayors in 25 of the 29 Municipal Corporations.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: BJP wins the election
Maharashtra State Election Commission late Friday declared results for 2,784 of the 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging as the single largest party after winning 1,372 seats.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: Owaisi campaign boosts AIMIM to 114 civic seats in Maharashtra
Asaduddin Owaisi’s door-to-door outreach, combined with the sting of narrow defeats in earlier elections, energised workers of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) during the Maharashtra civic polls, helping the party secure 114 seats across the state, leader Shareque Naqshbandi said on Friday, according to PTI.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: PM Modi hails NDA workers
“I am very proud of every NDA Karyakarta who worked tirelessly among people across Maharashtra. They talked about our alliance’s track record, highlighted our vision for the coming times and also effectively countered the lies of the Opposition. My best wishes to them,” PM Modi on X.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: Rahul Gandhi flags ‘vote theft’ row over ink quality in Maharashtra polls
Amid controversy over the quality of indelible ink used during the Maharashtra civic elections, Rahul Gandhi on Friday termed vote theft an anti-national act and accused the Election Commission of India of gaslighting citizens.
The row erupted after opposition leaders alleged that the ink mark on voters’ fingers could be easily wiped off, raising fears of bogus voting. Responding to the claims, the Maharashtra State Election Commission said on Thursday evening that it would conduct a detailed probe into the quality of the indelible ink used in the polls.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: Amit Shah reacts to BJP's win in Maharashtra
Amit Shah hailed BJP’s win on X (translated version). He wrote, “The massive success of the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections makes one thing clear – the trust of the people from every corner of the country lies solely in the development policies of the NDA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji.”
He added, “This historic victory is a stamp of approval from the people for the development and public welfare work carried out by the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra. Heartfelt thanks to the people of Maharashtra for this overwhelming support!
Hearty congratulations to Chief Minister Shri @Dev_Fadnavis ji, Deputy Chief Minister Shri @mieknathshinde ji, BJP Maharashtra State President Shri @RaviDadaChavan ji, and all the workers of the BJP-Shiv Sena for this success!”
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: Piyush Goyal reacts to BJP's win
Union Minister Piyush Goyal reacted to BJP’s win in Maharashtra. According to PTI, he said, “Mahayuti has received the blessings and trust of the people. Out of 29 corporations, Mahayuti is leading in 24, according to the information received so far. We expect Mahayuti candidates to win with a two-thirds majority.”
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: PM Modi reacts to BJP's win
PM Modi expressed gratitude to the people of Maharashtra on X. He wrote, “Thank you Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state bless the NDA’s agenda of pro-people good governance!.”
He further added, ” The results of various municipal corporation elections indicate that NDA’s bond with the people of Maharashtra has further deepened. Our track record and vision for development have struck a chord. My gratitude to the people across Maharashtra. This is a vote to add momentum to progress and celebrate the glorious culture the state is associated with. “
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: BJP's victorious path
Polling for 29 municipal corporations took place on Thursday, while announcement of results are underway.Trends show a stellar performance by the BJP in several cities, including Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur, while it is all set to end the Thackeray stranglehold on the Brhanmumbai Municipal Corporation in alliance with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
Despite maintaining its dominance over the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation, the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) faced a major setback as several senior leaders and prominent party figures were defeated in closely fought, high-stakes contests.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: Wards status
Elections were held this year for 29 municipal corporations across 36 districts of Maharashtra. As part of the Nanded Waghala Municipal Corporation elections 2026, voting for Ward No. 1 took place on January 15, 2026, with the results scheduled to be declared on January 16, 2026.
Elections to the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation were held across all 115 wards in 2017. The polls resulted in a decisive mandate for the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA), which secured a landslide victory by winning 106 of the 115 seats.
The then-united Shiv Sena emerged a distant second with five seats, while Independent candidates won two seats. The BJP and the Congress managed one seat each.
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), the Republican Party of India (RPI) and other registered parties failed to win any seats.
The BJP and its ally Shiv Sena are heading for a sweeping victory in the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections. Trends from 29 corporations show the Mahayuti alliance surging ahead with more than 900 seats, while the MVA is lagging far behind with just 118 leads.
The biggest political blow appears to be for the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), which seems to be losing its 25-year grip over the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Early trends from Mumbai show the BJP leading in 92 wards, while Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena is ahead in 26. Together, the Mahayuti alliance looks set to cross the majority mark of 114 seats, putting them on track to take control of India’s richest civic body.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: Results pour in across 29 municipal corporations
The results of elections for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra are being announced today. Key civic bodies including Navi Mumbai, Thane and Mira Bhayandar are declaring their outcomes as counting progresses. The picture of which party has secured control in these major municipal corporations will become clear shortly as final results continue to come in.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: BVA leads with 61 seats as BJP trails close behind
In Vasai Virar, trends have been declared for 110 out of 115 seats so far. The Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) is leading in 61 seats, maintaining its dominance in the region. The BJP is trailing but competitive with leads in 48 seats, while the Shiv Sena (UBT) has secured a lead in 1 seat as counting progresses.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: The force behind Bahujan Vikas Aghadi
Hitendra Thakur is a senior Maharashtra politician and the founder-chief of the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA). Widely recognized as the most influential leader in the Vasai Virar region, he has built a strong regional party focused on local issues and grassroots organization. Thakur has served multiple terms as an MLA from Vasai and has consistently ensured BVA’s dominance in local body politics, particularly in the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: Shrikant Pangarkar, accused in Gauri Lankesh case, wins Jalna Municipal Corporation
Shrikant Pangarkar, accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case, celebrated his victory with supporters after winning the Jalna Municipal Corporation elections as an independent candidate. His win has drawn widespread attention given his controversial background, making him one of the most talked-about winners in the local civic polls.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: BJP’s Hetal Gala Marvekar secures big win in Mulund ward 103
In Mulund Ward 103, BJP candidate Hetal Gala Marvekar emerged victorious with 17,334 votes. She defeated Deepti Panchal of the MNS, who received 5,205 votes, and Congress’ Manisha Sonawane, who garnered 3,786 votes. Marvekar won by a commanding margin of 12,129 votes, marking a strong performance for the BJP in the ward.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: AIMIM and MNS target select pockets
AIMIM and MNS have carefully chosen specific wards where they believe their presence can influence outcomes. While their numbers are limited, their ability to sway votes could impact tight contests involving larger alliances. These smaller parties may end up playing a decisive role if the corporation’s overall mandate becomes fragmented.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: BVA dominates latest count with massive lead in round two
In the second round of counting for the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation elections, the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi has surged far ahead with a sweeping lead in 113 seats. Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena is leading in 2 seats, while all other parties—including the BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde), the Congress, both NCP factions, and smaller parties—have yet to register a single lead at this stage.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: Close fight as BVA leads after fifth round of counting
A fierce battle is unfolding between the BJP and the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) in the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation elections. After the fifth round of counting, the BVA has taken a clear lead with 65 seats. The BJP is close behind with 47 seats, while Shiv Sena (Shinde) has yet to open its account. Shiv Sena (UBT) is leading in 2 seats, Congress in 1, and no leads have been registered so far for the NCP (SP), NCP (AP), VBA or other parties.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: MVA aims to capitalise on anti-incumbency
The Maha Vikas Aghadi, consisting of SS-UBT, NCP-SP and Congress, has relied heavily on highlighting gaps in urban management. The alliance hopes issues such as water supply, waste disposal and road conditions will translate into votes. Today’s outcome will reflect whether anti-incumbency sentiment was strong enough to challenge the ruling forces.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: ‘Exit polls just a preview’, says Shaina NC
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC said that exit polls are only an early glimpse and the real picture will emerge when the final results come in within two hours. She added that voters have given their mandate for 29 municipal corporations based on development work and Eknath Shinde’s focus on progress.
Speaking about Uddhav Thackeray, she remarked that he should “change his script writer and find another excuse,” stressing that wins and losses are ultimately decided by the people. She said the voters’ message is clear: those who work on the ground get opportunities, while those who operate from home fall behind.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: Mahayuti banks on development pitch
The BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti alliance hopes to expand its presence by highlighting development-oriented promises. Leaders such as Mahesh Patil and Chandrakant Gorivale campaigned aggressively, targeting wards with infrastructure complaints. The results will show whether the alliance’s messaging resonated with voters or if local factors overshadowed wider narratives.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: BVA accuses BJP leader of cash-for-votes
Hitendra Thakur and his son Kshitij, the BVA MLAs from Vasai and Nallasopara, alleged that BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde was involved in a cash-for-votes incident. They claimed they found envelopes filled with currency notes in a bag he was carrying, suggesting it was an attempt to influence voters in a tight contest.
The BJP, however, quickly turned the situation to its advantage by securing support from BVA’s Dahanu candidate, Suresh Padvi, which weakened the competition for its own nominee.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: BVA eyes another term under Thakur leadership
The Bahujan Vikas Aghadi, led by Hitendra Thakur, is working hard to maintain its long-standing control over the corporation. Candidates like Pankaj Thakur were at the forefront of the campaign, focusing on grassroots engagement. The party’s performance today will reveal whether its traditional support base remains intact or has shifted.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: Record 547 candidates add intensity
A massive pool of 547 candidates across 29 prabhags has made this election one of the most competitive ever seen in Vasai-Virar. With multiple strong contenders in several seats, vote division is expected to play a major role. The diverse range of candidates also reflects rising public interest in local governance.
Vasai Virar election results 2026 live updates: Vote counting begins!
Results are being tabulated. Follow this space for the latest updates!