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Civic poll results, Maharashtra
The results of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in Mumbai on 16 January 2026 were historic for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, as it broke the UBT led alliance dominance that had prevailed for almost three decades. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance swept the polls, winning 118 seats, and the BJP emerged as the single-largest party with 89 seats. The Shiv Sena (Shinde), on the other hand, won 29 seats. UBT secured 65 seats, while the Congress won 24. Smaller parties like the AIMIM won eight seats, while the MNS won six, the NCP three, the Samajwadi Party three, and the NCP–SP one. Together, the Mahayuti alliance won 118 seats, four more than the majority mark in the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, clearing the way for it to form the civic body’s leadership.
The polls to the 29 municipal corporations were conducted on January 15 after a gap of several years, and the results were released on 16th January 2026. Municipal corporation elections were held in Mumbai, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Navi Mumbai, Vasai–Virar, Kalyan–Dombivli, Kolhapur, Nagpur, Solapur, Amravati, Akola, Nashik, Pimpri–Chinchwad, Pune, Ulhasnagar, Thane, Chandrapur, Parbhani, Mira–Bhayandar, Nanded–Waghala, Panvel, Bhiwandi–Nizampur, Latur, Malegaon, Sangli–Miraj–Kupwad, Jalgaon, Ahilyanagar, Dhule, Jalna and Ichalkaranji. Results were declared for 2,833 of the 2,868 seats across 29 municipal corporations. Statewide, the BJP won 1,400 seats, while its ally Shiv Sena secured 397. Shiv Sena (UBT) won 153 seats and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) 13. The Congress emerged with 324 seats.
NDA’s bond with the people of Maharashtra has further deepened: PM Modi
PM Shri Narendra Modi in a post on X said, “Thank you, Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state bless the NDA’s agenda of pro-people, good governance! The results of various municipal corporation elections indicate that the 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. 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.”
Reflection of the people’s unwavering faith in the politics of development and good governance: Nitin Nabin
BJP National President Shri Nitin Nabin said, “The overwhelming public support received by the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections is a clear reflection of the people’s unwavering faith in the politics of development and good governance under the leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the National President of BJP Shri @JPNaddaji, Maharashtra CM Shri @Dev_Fadnavisji, Deputy CM Shri @mieknathshindeji, BJP State President Shri @RaviDadaChavan ji, Mumbai BJP President Shri @AmeetSatamji, and all the dedicated workers of BJP and Shiv Sena for this mandate.”
BJP writes history once again: Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis said, “BJP writes history once again at the Municipal Corporation Election 2025-26! Under the visionary leadership of Hon PM Narendra Modi Ji, along with the guidance of BJP National President and Hon Union Minister J. P. Nadda ji, Hon Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amitbhai Shah, BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin ji, and the tireless efforts of BJP State President MLA Ravindra Chavan and all the party workers, BJP has achieved a momentous victory in the state once again! This victory reflects people’s trust in BJP’s vision ensuring progress and development.”