BMC Election Results LIVE: With a lead in more than 1,000 wards, the BJP leads all other parties. The Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, is in the lead in 290 wards.
Live updates on the BMC Election Results 2026: Early trends indicate that the Maharashtra municipal body poll results, which are being counted for elections to 29 civic bodies, are favorable for the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena coalition. Early trends at 3:20 pm show that the BJP is leading in 1171 wards while its ally, the Shiv Sena, is ahead in 300 wards.
The focus is on Mumbai, where the Thackeray brothers are opposing the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition and have come together to regain their history. Early findings indicate that the BJP-led alliance is leading in 116 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) wards. Together, the Thackeray brothers have an advantage in 81 wards.
The Bharatiya Janata Party–Shiv Sena coalition has crossed the critical halfway point in Mumbai as the results of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election are being revealed in real time. Early indications point to a solid performance for the ruling coalition, putting it in a great position to seize control of the wealthiest local body in India.
The alliance’s lead has changed Mumbai’s political landscape as counting goes on, indicating that voters support its governance proposal. Official confirmations and seat-by-seat updates are anticipated throughout the day while final counts are awaiting.
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results: Mahayuti Gets a Huge Lead in BMC Polls, While Devendra Fadnavis Receives Congratulations
Following the ruling Mahayuti alliance’s dominating lead in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, Devendra Fadnavis has been receiving congratulations as the Maharashtra municipal body election results continue to roll in.
Early indications suggest that the Mahayuti, which consists of the Shiv Sena, Bharatiya Janata Party, and other allies, has surpassed important milestones, bolstering its attempt to take over Mumbai’s influential civic body. Given the BMC’s sway over India’s financial capital, the outcomes represent a momentous political occasion.
Senior party officials, allies, and fans praised the performance on social media, giving thanks to the alliance’s well-coordinated campaign plan and Devendra Fadnavis’ leadership. The result, according to many, was a resounding popular support of the Mahayuti’s governance style in Mumbai.
Final seat totals are expected while counting continues. Nonetheless, the magnitude of the lead has already established the tone, indicating a significant change in Mumbai’s civic politics and solidifying the Mahayuti’s hegemony in Maharashtra’s urban power centers.
Watch: Devendra Fadnavis’ Initial Response to Mahayuti’s Significant BMC Poll Win
Following the Mahayuti alliance’s resounding victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, senior BJP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis provided his initial response.
In response to the outcome, Fadnavis called the mandate a “clear vote of confidence” in the Mahayuti’s plan for the growth and administration of Mumbai. He attributed the victory to grassroots workers, coordinated leadership, and popular confidence in the alliance’s performance throughout Maharashtra.
In addition to praising the work of coalition partners including the Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena, Fadnavis stated, “This win reflects the people’s faith in stable governance and development-oriented politics.”
Political commentators saw the BMC outcome as a significant boost for the ruling coalition ahead of impending state-level contests, as celebrations continue around Mumbai. Although final seat counts are still pending, Mumbai’s civic political scene has already been altered by the Mahayuti’s dominant lead.
Results of the Maharashtra Civic Body Election: Thackerays Lose Control of the Richest Civic Body, BJP Heads for Huge Win
According to counting patterns, the BJP-led coalition has surpassed the majority threshold in the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, undermining the Thackeray cousins’ attempts to hold onto power in India’s wealthiest local body.
The Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the single biggest force in Mumbai’s civic polls, with its coalition obtaining a clear advantage, when ballots were tabulated for elections to 29 municipal corporations around Maharashtra.
Results of the 2026 PCMC Election: BJP Gets a Huge Lead
Since 2017, Sharad Pawar’s undivided NCP has controlled the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, which is regarded as one of the richest after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Despite their vigorous lobbying, the Pawars have lost this stronghold.
While the NCP (Sharad Pawar) is leading in only one ward, the NCP (Ajit Pawar) is leading in 33. In contrast, the BJP is in the lead in 86 wards.
