BMC Election Results 2026 Live Updates: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance is headed for a big victory in the state's municipal elections which were held on Thursday. Counting of votes started at 10 am Friday. The most crucial of these election is the polling in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which is India's richest civic body while one of the richest in Asia.
Current trends show that the the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is ahead in 117 wards in the BMC. The BJP has an edge in 88 while Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena is ahead in 28 wards. The majority mark is 114.
Maharastra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called up state BJP chief Ravindra Chauhan, congratulating him on the alliance's massive lead in the municipal polls. In a post on X, Chief Minister Fadnavis said, "BJP writes history once again at the Municipal Corporation Election 2025-26!"
Here Are The Highlights On Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results:
Shiv Sena UBT Reclaims Parbhani Civic Body Amid Statewide Mahayuti Sweep
While the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has swept several municipal corporations across Maharashtra on Friday, Parbhani from the underdeveloped Marathwada region has emerged as a major outlier.
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results: Party-Wise Trends
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results: Shiv Sena Alliance Ahead In 117 Wards In BMC
The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is ahead in 117 wards in the BMC. The BJP has an edge in 88 while Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena is ahead in 28 wards. The majority mark is 114.
The Thackeray cousins are behind with an edge in 71 wards, appearing sluggish in their attempt to retain control of the country's richest civic body. While Uddhav Thackeray's Sena is ahead in 65, Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is leading in six wards.
Uddhav Thackeray's Options After Losing Control Of Richest Civic Body BMC
Uddhav Thackeray may have lost control of the BMC amid a massive challenge from the BJP, but his position as a leader of consequence has remained intact with the Shiv Sena (UBT) winning 74 seats so far and outsmarting Eknath Shinde.
"Those Who Demolished My House...": Kangana Ranaut On U Thackeray Losing BMC
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has congratulated her party and its leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for the historic win in the election to the BMC, the richest municipal body.
After BMC Drubbing, BJP Lobs Raj Thackeray's Rasmalai Dig Back At Him
Indulging in some sweet gloating after the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance crossed the halfway mark in leads in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, BJP leaders took swipes at MNS Chief Raj Thackeray, who had called K Annamalai 'rasmalai'.
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results: Party-Wise Trends
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results: Devendra Fadnavis Gets Victory Tilak From Family Members After "Grand Victory"
महानगरपालिका निवडणुकांमधील महाविजयानंतर पत्नी अमृता फडणवीस आणि कन्यारत्न दिविजासह कुटुंबियांकडून विजयतिलक...#Maharashtra #MaharashtraElection #MunicipalCorporationElection https://t.co/dwNHXM6N1h pic.twitter.com/9ta4hKMdmo
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) January 16, 2026
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results: BJP Leaders, Workers Celebrate in Ranchi As Mahayuti Continues Its Lead In BMC Polls
#WATCH | Jharkhand: BJP leaders and workers celebrated in Ranchi as the BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti continues its lead in BMC election and most of the other municipal corporations in Maharashtra. pic.twitter.com/0F2vrPPydp
— ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2026
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results: Party-Wise Trends
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results: Party-Wise Trends
Maharashtra Civic Body Elections:BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Ahead In 110 Wards In BMC
The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is ahead in 110 wards in the BMC. The BJP has an edge in 84 while Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena is ahead in 26 wards.
The Thackeray cousins are behind with an edge in 83 wards, appearing sluggish in their attempt to retain control of the country's richest civic body. While Uddhav Thackeray's Sena is ahead in 72, Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is leading in 11 wards.
Danger Not To Marathis, But Their Parties' Existence: Eknath Shinde On Thackerays
Pulling no punches after his party won the BMC elections in an alliance with the BJP, Shiv Sena President Eknath Shinde has said the existence of Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray's parties is in question.
Watch: Amruta Fadnavis Exclusive With NDTV
🔴NDTV’s special coverage of #BattlegroundBMC: Counting begins - Who wins India’s richest civic body? @padmajajoshi @GaurieD @Vasudha156 @Ankit_Tyagi01 @MickyGupta84 @AnujRayate @awasthiabhi11 @sujata_dwivedi #BMCElections #BMCElections2026 #BattlegroundBMC #ResultsWithNDTV…
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 16, 2026
Maharashtra Civic Body Elections: PM Modi Says,"NDA's Track Record, Vision For Development Have Struck A Chord"
महाराष्ट्राचे आभार !
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 16, 2026
राज्यातील उत्साही जनतेने एनडीएच्या जनहितकारी आणि सुशासनाच्या अजेंड्याला आपले आशीर्वाद दिले आहेत!
विविध महानगरपालिका निवडणुकांचे निकाल हे दर्शवितात की महाराष्ट्रातील जनतेशी एनडीएचे नाते अधिक दृढ झाले आहे. आमच्या कामगिरीचा अनुभव आणि विकासाची दृष्टी जनतेच्या…
Maharashtra Civic Body Elections:JP Nadda On BJP, Shiv Sena's "Resounding Victory"
महाराष्ट्रातील महानगरपालिका निवडणुकीत भारतीय जनता पक्ष आणि शिवसेनेचा प्रचंड विजय म्हणजे आदरणीय पंतप्रधान श्री @narendramodi जी यांच्या दूरदर्शी नेतृत्वाखालील डबल इंजिन सरकारच्या विकासाभिमुख धोरणांवर आणि लोककल्याणकारी योजनांवर जनतेने दाखवलेला विश्वास आहे.
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) January 16, 2026
या ऐतिहासिक विजयासाठी मी…
Maharashtra Civic Body Elections: Amit Shah Says Historic Success Is People's Stamp Of Approval
महाराष्ट्र के नगर निगम चुनावों में भाजपा-शिवसेना गठबंधन की प्रचंड जीत यह बताती है कि देश के कोने-कोने की जनता का विश्वास सिर्फ और सिर्फ पीएम श्री @narendramodi जी के नेतृत्व वाली NDA की विकासनीति पर है।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 16, 2026
यह ऐतिहासिक सफलता, महायुति सरकार द्वारा प्रदेश में किए गए विकास और जनकल्याण…
Maharashtra Civic Body Elections: Devendra Fadnavis Says "Maharashtra Has Shown Full Faith In BJP"
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the BJP and its allies have secured a decisive mandate in the civic body elections across the state.
"Today, in Maharashtra, out of 29 civic polls, the BJP and its allies have won in 25 places," Mr Fadnavis said.
Calling the results a strong endorsement of the party, he said:
"Maharashtra has shown full faith in the BJP."
The Chief Minister dedicated the victory to party workers and credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"I dedicate this win to the workers of the BJP. This victory reflects the faith people have in Prime Minister Modi," he said.
Mr Fadnavis added that the mandate would translate into inclusive governance.
"There will be development for all," he said.
Maharashtra Civic Body Elections: Eknath Shinde Says "One Can Contest And Win Election With Focus On Development
#ResultsWithNDTV | "One can contest and win election with their focus on development. Their focus was on emotion, people of Mumbai have rejected that": Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde (@mieknathshinde) to @padmajajoshi on #BMCElection2026 win #NDTVExclusive pic.twitter.com/Hw1v5f1OfJ
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 16, 2026
Maharashtra Civic Body Elections: Eknath Shinde Says Mumbaikars Want Change And Convenience
In an exclusive interview to NDTV, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the BMC election was fought on the issue of development, not emotional politics, as counting of votes continues.
"Our issue is development. They made emotions the issue. Mumbaikars want change and convenience," Mr Shinde said.
"Mumbai belongs to the Marathi Manoos," he added.
Launching a sharp attack on the opposition, the Deputy Chief Minister said their very existence was at stake.
BJP Repeats 2017 Performance On RSS Turf Nagpur, Deja Vu For Congress
The Bharatiya Janata Party is set for another sweeping victory in Nagpur, the turf of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) - the BJP's ideological mentor.
Maharashtra Civic Body Elections: "Devendra Ji Is A Visionary Leader", Says BJP MP Murlidhar Mohol
#ResultsWithNDTV | "People of Pune have put in their faith in development. Devendra ji is a visionary leader": BJP MP Murlidhar Mohol (@mohol_murlidhar) to @vasudha156 on #PMCElections2026 win pic.twitter.com/G9jmXvSn6S
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 16, 2026
Maharashtra Civic Body Elections: Union Minister Piyush Goyal On BMC Results
#WATCH | Delhi | On Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections, Union Minister Piyush Goyal says, "It is a matter of great joy that the Mahayuti alliance has once again won the trust and blessings of the people of Maharashtra... The Maha 'Vinash' Aghadi, comprising the Congress,… pic.twitter.com/EBsHgFVZzO
— ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2026
Maharashtra Civic Body Elections Results: Mahayuti Leading In 116 Wards In Mumbai
Current trends show that the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is leading in 116 wards of the total 227 in the BMC election in Mumbai, while the Shiv Sena (UBT)-led alliance is leading in 85 wards.
Maharashtra Civic Body Elections Results: How Failed Thackeray Reunion May Have Cost 1 Cousin More Than The Other
Maharashtra's complicated political space took a turn ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections when estranged cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray joined forces after 20 years. The much-publicised reunion was meant to consolidate the Marathi vote and reclaim the legacy of Bal Thackeray - Uddhav's father and Raj's uncle - from his aide Eknath Shinde, who is now in control of both the Shiv Sena name and symbol. Read more
Maharashtra Civic Body Elections Results: Why Pawars' Tactical Reunion Failed In Pune Elections
The results of the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections have delivered a clear political message: the Pawar brand, once considered decisive in these urban power centres, no longer guarantees victory on its own.
Despite tactical coordination between the two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar, the electorate did not respond with the kind of consolidation the leadership had hoped for. Read more
Maharashtra Civic Body Elections Results: BJP Writes History Again, Says Chief Minister
BJP writes history once again at the Municipal Corporation Election 2025-26!
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) January 16, 2026
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,… pic.twitter.com/FWi013ZXnp
Maharashtra Civic Body Elections Results: Mahayuti Leads In 118 Wards In Mumbai
Current trends from the BMC vote counting show that the Mahayuti alliance is leading in 118 wards of the total 227 while the Shiv Sena (UBT) led alliance is leading in 83 wards.
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results: Devendra Fadnavis Calls Up State BJP Chief Ravindra Chavan And Congratulates Him
#WATCH | Maharashtra civic body elections | CM Devendra Fadnavis calls up State BJP chief Ravindra Chavan and congratulates him, as the BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti leads in the elections.
— ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2026
(Video Source: Maharashtra CMO) pic.twitter.com/Fb8vD9TjPU
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results: Greetings Pour In For Devendra Fadnavis After Mahayuti's Massive Lead in BMC Polls
🔴#BREAKING | Greetings pour in for Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis after Mahayuti's massive lead in BMC polls; Union Minister Ramdas Athawale meets him at his residence
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 16, 2026
NDTV's @MickyGupta84 joins @GaurieD with more details #BMCElections #BMCElections2026… pic.twitter.com/ILyLunhTQ0
Watch: Devendra Fadnavis's First Reaction To Big Win Of Mahayuti In BMC Polls
🔴#BREAKING | Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis;s first reaction to big win of Mahayuti in BMC polls, congratulates state BJP chief Ravindra Chavan#BMCElections #BMCElections2026 #BattlegroundBMC #ResultsWithNDTV pic.twitter.com/GNsdWvJftS
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 16, 2026
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results: BJP Heads For Huge Win, Thackerays Lose Grip On Richest Civic Body
The BJP-led alliance has surged past the majority mark in the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, according to counting trends, dealing a setback to the Thackeray cousins’ efforts to retain control of India’s richest civic body.
As votes were counted for elections to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the single largest force in Mumbai’s civic polls, with its alliance gaining a decisive edge.
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results: Celebrations Across Mumbai To Mark BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Lead
Celebrations colour the streets of Mumbai as BJP-Shiv Sena alliance lead across seats in Maharashtra civic body polls.
Celebrations colour the streets of Mumbai as BJP-Shiv Sena alliance lead across seats in Maharashtra civic body polls #BMCElections #BMCElections2026 #BattlegroundBMC #ResultsWithNDTV pic.twitter.com/G8xmn824je
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 16, 2026
PCMC Election Results 2026: BJP Secures Massive Lead
The Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporation, considered as one of the richest after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), had been held by Sharad Pawar's undivided NCP since 2017. However, the Pawars have lost this stronghold, despite their aggressive campaigning.
The NCP (Ajit Pawar) is leading in 33 wards, while the NCP (Sharad Pawar) is leading in just one ward. BJP, on the other hand, is leading in 86 wards.
PMC Election Results LIVE: BJP Ahead In 80 Wards In Pune
Maharashtra Civic Election Results LIVE: BJP's Tejasvi Ghosalkar Wins Ward 2
#NDTVExclusive | BJP's Tejasvi Ghosalkar wins Ward 2 as counting continues in Maharashtra civic body polls, speaks to NDTV's @parasdamaa #BMCElections #BMCElections2026 #BattlegroundBMC #ResultsWithNDTV pic.twitter.com/dtSBLFgQhO
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 16, 2026
BMC Election Results 2026: Congress Shows Why It Still Matters In Maharashtra Despite Mumbai Flop Show
The Congress has put up a flop show in Mumbai, still struggling to move to double figures, with votes still being counted for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results: Party-Wise Trends
Mumbai BMC Election Results LIVE: Party-Wise Trends
BMC Election Results Live: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis To Visit BJP Headquarters At 3:30 PM
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to visit Maharashtra BJP headquarters at 3:30 PM, meet workers as Mahayuti takes decisive lead across civic bodies in the state.
BMC Election Results Live: BJP's Lead In Mumbai Calls For Celebrations In Delhi
BJP-led alliance's lead in Mumbai has called for a celebration at party headquarters in Delhi. The party leaders are seen distributing sweets.
#WATCH | Delhi: Celebrations at the BJP Headquarters as the party leaders distribute sweets following Maharashtra civic body elections, which show BJP-Shiv Sena's Mahayuti leading. pic.twitter.com/GBXQYGfJkI
— ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2026
KDMC Election Results LIVE: BJP Leads In 22 Wards
In Kalyan Dombivli, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 22 wards. Among parties, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena is on the second spot with lead in 15 wards and Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in six.
NMMC Election Results LIVE: BJP Workers Celebrate Lead In Navi Mumbai
BJP supporters and workers celebrate in Navi Mumbai as the party leads in 75 wards.
#WATCH | Maharashtra civic body elections | BJP supporters and workers celebrate in Navi Mumbai as the party leads here. pic.twitter.com/8mfz2IBsZd
— ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2026
BMC Election Results Live | "Thackeray Brothers Promoted Alienation Of Other Communities": Shiv Sena Spokesperson
"Mahayuti spoke of development, Thackeray brothers promoted alienation of other communities," said Shiv Sena spokesperson Krishna Hegde.
"Mahayuti spoke of development, Thackeray brothers promoted alienation of other communities" : Shiv Sena spokesperson Krishna Hegde (@KrishnaHegde_SS) to NDTV's @GaurieD, @Vasudha156 #BMCElections #BMCElections2026 #BattlegroundBMC #ResultsWithNDTV pic.twitter.com/gQvk99IBx9
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 16, 2026
Mumbai BMC Election Results 2026 Live
BJP leader Pravin Darekar's brother, Prakash Darekar, wins from Ward Number 3.
Mumbai BMC Election Results 2026 Live
BJP's Jitendra Patel declared the winner from Ward No. 10.
Maharashtra Civic Election Results LIVE: BJP Celebrates Victory In Satara
Excuses Will Fall Flat When Results Are Out: Shinde Sena Leader On Ink Claim
As Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray raised objections over the functioning of the State Election Commission, particularly regarding the use of removable ink, the Shiv Sena on Friday refuted the allegations, stating that there was no issue with the ink. The party said that a similar fake narrative was created during the Lok Sabha elections as well.
Speaking to IANS, Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande said, "This is the same issue that Uddhav Thackeray raised during the Lok Sabha elections. Even at that time, a false narrative was created in the first two or three months. Now, he has started a new tactic of holding press conferences while voting is still underway. Look at my finger, the ink is clearly visible. I even tried removing it yesterday using nail polish remover, but it did not come off."
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: BJP Takes Massive Lead In Pune
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 52 of the 165 wards in Pune.
Congress Shows Why It Still Matters In Maharashtra Despite Mumbai Flop Show
The Congress has put up a flop show in Mumbai, still struggling to move to double figures, with votes still being counted for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). But the grand old party has emerged as a stronger force than the regional powerhouses like the Thackerays and Pawars.
An overall tally till 1 pm shows the Congress is leading in 171 wards across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. Party-wise, that's the third highest, trailing only the BJP, which is at the top with 848 wards, and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena (213).
BMC Election Results LIVE: BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Crosses Majority Mark
The BJP is leading in 88 of the 227 wards in Mumbai, while Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is ahead in 31 wards. Together, the two parties have crossed the half-way mark in Mumbai.
Thackeray brothers are leading in 70 wards.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: Hugs And Tears Of Joy In Jalgaon
Emotional scenes in Jalgaon as Sarita Kolhe shares a hug with Mahayuti candidate Piyush Lalit Kolhe and breaks down.
Three members of the family - Lalit Kolhe, Sindhutai Kolhe and Piyush Lalit Kolhe won the election.
Former Mayor Lalit Kohle contested the election from jail.
#WATCH | Maharashtra civic body elections | Jalgaon: Emotional scenes in Jalgaon as Sarita Kolhe shares a hug with Mahayuti candidate Piyush Lalit Kolhe and breaks down.
— ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2026
Three members of the family - Lalit Kolhe, Sindhutai Kolhe and Piyush Lalit Kolhe won the election. Lalit… pic.twitter.com/8gsURFbQPx
BMC Election Results LIVE: BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Crosses 100-Mark
The BJP-led alliance is leading in 102 wards with BJP leading in 76 wards alone and Shiv Sena, led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, in 26 wards, show trends.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: BJP Tops In Mumbai, Navi Mumbai
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: Shiv Sena's Nikita Vanjari Thanks Party Workers For Victory
#WATCH | Maharashtra civic body elections | Jalgaon: After winning ward 19, Shiv Sena's Nikita Vanjari says, "It feels great...Our workers supported us well, so we thank them..." pic.twitter.com/AdQUxx1kqo
— ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2026
BMC Election Results LIVE | "Mumbai Mayor Will Be From Mahayuti Alliance, And Marathi Speaker": Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale believes that Uddhav Thackeray was in power for 25-30 years "because he was in an alliance with the BJP."
"Today, the BJP is the number one party in the country. The RPI(A) was with Uddhav Thackeray since 2012, which is why he remained in power, but today neither the BJP nor the RPI(A) is with him," said Athawale while speaking to the news agency ANI.
"Uddhav Thackeray has now formed an alliance with Raj Thackeray, which seems to be giving him some advantage in certain Marathi-speaking areas, but most of the seats are going to the Mahayuti alliance. The Mayor of Mumbai will be from the Mahayuti alliance, and will be a Marathi speaker..." he added.
#WATCH | Pune, Maharashtra: On BMC Elections 2026, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale says, "Today, vote counting is underway for the municipal elections across Maharashtra. As far as Mumbai is concerned, Uddhav Thackeray was in power for 25-30 years. He was in power because he was… pic.twitter.com/qP9lchPFfd
— ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2026
Pawars Reunion Flops In Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic Polls As BJP Takes Lead
The Sharad Pawar-Ajit Pawar reunion in their strongholds, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, seems to be a flop, as the BJP has taken a huge lead in both the civic polls.
According to the latest trends, the BJP is leading in 52 wards in Pune. The Pawars' alliance - NCP (Ajit Pawar) is leading in only five wards, while NCP (Sharad Pawar) is leading in two. The Congress, which is leading in five wards, is allying with the Thackerays - who are not leading in any wards.
In Pimpri-Chindwad, the BJP is ahead in 70 wards, while the Pawars are leading in 40 wards.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE | "This Is The Victory Of Party Workers Of Ward No. 183": Congress's Asha Kale Celebrates Win
Congress's Asha Kale has won ward number 183 in Dharavi, defeating Shiv Sena candidate by 1,240 votes. Kale gave the credit of her win to party workers.
"The support of our MP Varsha Gaikwad and MLA Jyoti Gaikwad is the reason behind this victory. With their blessings, we have won this seat. This is the victory of our party workers," she said while speaking to the news agency ANI.
#WATCH | Congress's Asha Deepak Kale says, "The support of our MP Varsha Gaikwad and MLA Jyoti Gaikwad is the reason behind this victory. With their blessings, we have won this seat. This is the victory of our party workers..." https://t.co/x7hwKYwBrh pic.twitter.com/AYNUX5ell1
— ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2026
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: Counting Of Votes Underway In Nashik
Visuals from the counting centre in Nashik as counting of votes for the Maharashtra Civic Body polls is underway. In Nashik, BJP is leading in 10 wards, Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shine in 7 and Shiv Sena (UBT) in 3.
#WATCH | Visuals from the counting centre in Nashik as counting for the Maharashtra Civic Body polls is underway. pic.twitter.com/cvdycOps3K
— ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2026
BMC Election Results LIVE: Thackeray Brothers Ahead On 58 Seats
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-UBT is leading in 53 wards and Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is ahead in 5 wards in Mumbai.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: Celebrations
BJP workers celebrate as Navnath Ban wins ward number 135, Mankhurd area, amid early trends
#Watch | BJP workers celebrate as Navnath Ban from BJP wins at ward number 135, Mankhurd area, amid early trends#BMCElections #BMCElections2026 #ResultsWithNDTV pic.twitter.com/8qjejogmIE
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 16, 2026
BMC Election Results LIVE: Nawab Malik’s Brother, Kaptan Malik, Loses In Kurla West
Nawab Malik’s brother, Kaptan Malik, has lost ward number 165 in Mumbai's Kurla West to Congress's Ashraf Azmi.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: BJP Leads In Nashik
The BJP is leading in 10 of the 122 wards, while the Shiv Sena, led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, is ahead in 7 wards, show early trends.
Will Marathi Pride Ultimately Win Maharashtra Civic Body Polls?
Political analyst Jayant Mainkar, BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla and Yashwant Deshmukh, Founder-Director, C-Voter discuss the Maharashtra civic body polls.
Will Marathi pride ultimately win in the Maharashtra civic body poll results?
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 16, 2026
On the panel with NDTV's @PadmajaJoshi, @Vasudha156: Political analyst Jayant Mainkar (@Jayanttweets), BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla (@Shehzad_Ind) and Yashwant Deshmukh (@YRDeshmukh), Founder-Director,… pic.twitter.com/pIrI4YCwjO
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: In Navi Mumbai, BJP First, Shiv Sena Second
In Navi Mumbai, the BJP is leading in 29 of the 111 wards. The Shiv Sena stands second with leads in 27 wards, show early trends.
BMC Election Results LIVE: First Winner Announced
Congress' Asha Kale wins Dharavi ward number 183 by 1,240 votes, records first win against Shiv Sena candidate.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Maintains Lead In Mumbai
The BJP is leading in 43 of the 227 wards, while the Shiv Sena, led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, is leading in 17 wards.
The Thackeray cousins, together, are ahead in 35 wards.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: Shiv Sena Workers Allegedly Beaten By Police
"The police should show their force on the criminals, instead of the workers": Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat alleges Shiv Sena workers beaten up by state police
"The police should show their force on the criminals, instead of the workers" : Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat alleges Shiv Sena workers beaten up by state police#BMCElections #BMCElections2026 #BattlegroundBMC #ResultsWithNDTV pic.twitter.com/sdlRn3ovBt
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 16, 2026
BMC Election Results LIVE: Thackeray Cousins Behind BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance
The Thackeray cousins, who reunited after two decades ahead of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, are behind the ruling alliance in Mumbai.
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-UBT is leading in 29 wards and Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is ahead in just 2 wards.
On the other hand, the BJP is leading in 42 of the 227 wards, while Shiv Sena, led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, is leading in 13 wards.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: Shiv Sena Ahead Of Ally BJP In Thane
In Thane, Eknath Shinde’s stronghold, his party is leading in 14 of the 131 wards, ahead of ally BJP which is leading in 12 wards, show early trends.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: Close Content Between BJP And Congress In Akola
While the BJP is leading in 15 wards in Akola, the Congress is ahead in 14, show early trends at 11.05 am.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: BJP Leads In 48 Of 165 Wards In Pune
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 48 of 165 wards in Pune, while NCP (Ajit Pawar) is leading in 14 wards.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: Congress's Rahul Gandhi Accuses Election Commission Of "Gaslighting Citizens"
"Election commission gaslighting citizens is how trust has collapsed in our democracy. Vote Chori is an anti-national act," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Rahul Gandhi's remarks came in the backdrop of Thackerays alleging use of pen to mark fingers during the Maharashtra civic body polls.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday claimed that marker pens are being used by officials to mark fingers after voting in Mumbai civic polls. Speaking to reporters after voting for elections to the 227-ward Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai, he alleged that the ink mark on the finger can be easily "wiped off with sanitiser".
The State Election Commission, however, rejected the charge.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: BJP-Led Mahayuti Leads In 370 Wards
Early trends show the BJP-led Mahayuti leading in 370 wards in Maharashtra. While BJP has an edge in 297 wards, Shiv Sena appears to hold 73 wards.
BMC Election Results LIVE: Key Alliances In Mumbai
- BJP - Shiv Sena - RPI (Athawale) alliance
- Shiv Sena (UBT) - Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) - NCP (Sharad Pawar) alliance
- NCP (Ajit Pawar)
- Congress - Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi (VBA)
BMC Election Results LIVE: Neck-And-Neck Competition Between Shiv Sena (UBT) And BJP
While the BJP is leading in 30 wards in Mumbai, the Shiv Sena (UBT) is ahead in 25, a clear neck-and-neck competition between the two parties. But, if we look at their alliances, Shiv Sena (UBT) falls behind with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leading in just 3 seats. BJP's ally Shiv Sena-Shinde is leading in 10 seats.
BMC Election Results LIVE: Thackerays Inch Closer To BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance
According to the very early leads, Thackerays are leading in 26 wards in Mumbai, while BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is leading in 34 wards.
BMC Election Results LIVE: BJP-Shiv Sena Leads In 15 Wards
BJP-Shiv Sena alliance leads in 15 wards in Mumbai, Thackerays ahead in 10, show very early leads in BMC polls at 10:15 am.
Maharashtra BMC Election Results LIVE: Counting Of Votes Begins
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Visuals from the SFS College Counting Centre as counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls to begin soon. pic.twitter.com/1fZCBE9xoO
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Watch: Ground Report From Mumbai's Matoshree
With counting to begin shortly for Maharashtra civic body polls, NDTV's Saurabh Gupta gets a ground report from Mumbai's Matoshree, the residence of the Thackeray family.
#BattlegroundBMC | With counting to begin shortly for Maharashtra civic body polls, NDTV's @MickyGupta84 gets a ground report from Mumbai's Matoshree, the residence of the Thackeray family@GaurieD @Ankit_Tyagi01#BMCElections #BMCElections2026 #ResultsWithNDTV pic.twitter.com/f0ZPRUtCZw
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 16, 2026
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: NDTV Decodes The Eknath Shinde Factor For BJP
The Eknath Shinde factor for BJP in the battleground Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation - NDTV's Anuj Rayate takes you through the details.
The Eknath Shinde factor for BJP in #BattlegroundBMC - NDTV's @AnujRayate takes you through the details #BMCElections #BMCElections2026 #ResultsWithNDTV pic.twitter.com/BOMHtH5j0i
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 16, 2026
BMC Election Results LIVE: 52.94% Voter Turnout Recorded In Mumbai
A voter turnout of 52.94 per cent was recorded in the Mumbai civic polls, down from 55.53 per cent, officials said on Friday.
According to data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, ward number 114 in suburban Bhandup recorded the highest turnout at 64.53 per cent, while ward number 227 in south Mumbai's Colaba area reported the lowest turnout at 20.88 per cent.
BMC Election Results LIVE: Will BJP Get A Mayor For The First Time In BMC?
#BattlegroundBMC | Exit polls predict BJP, Shiv Sena sweep - Will BJP get a Mayor for the first time in BMC?
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 16, 2026
On the panel with NDTV's @GaurieD, @Ankit_Tyagi01: S Balakrishnan, Executive Editor, Free Press Journal and BJP spokesperson Vishwas Pathak (@vishwasvpathak)… pic.twitter.com/JLLeWqTB5D
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: 23 Returning Officers Appointed For Counting Day Duty
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), 23 Returning Officers have been appointed for the 227 election wards within the municipal limits. Strong rooms and counting venues under the jurisdiction of each Returning Officer have been designated for the process and have received the necessary approvals from the Public Works Department and the Police Department.
Municipal Commissioner and District Election Officer Bhushan Gagrani said all necessary measures have been taken to ensure that the counting process is transparent, smooth and completed within the stipulated time. Arrangements have been finalised for the layout of counting centres, table planning, staff deployment, CCTV surveillance, fire safety, and the availability of medical facilities. Coordination has also been maintained with the Police Department to prevent any law-and-order issues during the counting process.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: 10 Municipalities That Witnessed Highest Voter Turnout
Top 10 municipalities that witnessed the highest voter turnout in Maharashtra civic body polls 2026:
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation: 59.82%
- Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation: 57.71%
- Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation: 57.15%
- Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation: 57.12%
- Thane Municipal Corporation: 55.59%
- Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC): 52.94%
- Pune Municipal Corporation: 52.42%
- Nagpur Municipal Corporation: 51%
- Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation: 48.64%
- Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation: 45%
BMC Election Results LIVE: Voter Turnout Over The Years
Voter turnout figures for the last three municipal elections in Mumbai:
2012: 44.75%
2017: 55.28%
2026: 52.94%
Compared to the record-breaking voter turnout in 2017, Mumbai on Thursday witnessed a drop in voter participation.
Not 1 Vote Cast, BJP, Shiv Sena Win 66 Seats In Maharashtra Civic Polls, Ajit Pawar's NCP Gets 2
Even before the votes were cast for Maharashtra civic body polls on January 15, the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition won 66 wards and Ajit Pawar's NCP two.
January 2 was the last day for the withdrawal of nomination forms, and several candidates of other parties and alliances did so, paving the way for these 68 leaders to win unopposed.
The highest number of winners is from the crucial Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), where 21 Mahayuti candidates have been elected - 15 from the BJP and six from the Shiv Sena.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: A Battle Of Political Survival For Uddhav Thackeray
Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray have reunited after nearly 20 years with a clear objective: to take on the Mahayuti in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls.
In an editorial in its mouthpiece, Saamana, the Shiv Sena (UBT) said the BJP and Shinde faction claim that they are "not afraid" of the united Thackeray front; this rhetoric masks deep-seated internal fear. The message of the alliance is clear -- Maharashtra will now erupt in resistance, the Marathi man will stand against injustice, and he will fight to win.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: Pune Records Over 50% Voter Turnout
Pune on Thursday recorded a voter turnout of 52.42 per cent. According to the official figures, out of a total of 35 lakh voters in Pune, 18,62,408 people exercised their right to vote.
The voter turnout, however, witnessed a decline of around 3.5 per cent compared to the 2017 municipal body polls when the voter turnout was 55.56 per cent.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: Exit Polls Predict Big Win For BJP In Pune
Pune is also being keenly watched, where two rival factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and his uncle, Rajya Sabha MP Sharad Pawar, formed an alliance for the municipal elections.
As per exit polls, the BJP will be the largest party in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) polls. It is expected to win around 70 of 165 seats, while Ajit Pawar's NCP could get 55. Sharad Pawar's NCP is likely to win 10 seats, and the Shiv Sena, which contested the polls independently, could win 12 seats.
Health warning: Exit polls don't always get it right.
BMC Election Results LIVE: Candidates Fear Delay In Results
Political leaders have strongly objected to the 'phased counting' method adopted by the administration for this year's counting of votes. This has raised fears about delay in results for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls.
BJP, Allies To Sweep Mumbai Civic Body BMC, Predict Most Exit Polls
The BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena will win big in the elections for the prestigious Mumbai civic body -- the Brihanmumbai Corporation -- four exit polls have indicated. The reunited Thackerays will apparently scoop up the Maratha and the Muslim votes. The north and south Indians, however, have voted overwhelmingly for the BJP, exit polls have predicted.
As is almost the norm, young voters and women have sided with the BJP too.
An aggregate of six exit polls shows the Sena-BJP getting 132 seats, the Shiv Sena UBT and allies 63 and the Congress 20 seats.
Health warning: Exit polls don't always get it right.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE | "We Will Achieve Great Success": AIMIM Leader Waris Pathan
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) National Spokesperson Waris Pathan expressed confidence that the party would achieve "great success" in the Maharashtra civic body polls.
"This is an exit poll, not an accurate poll, and whatever is being shown, this isn't the first time it's happened. It's happened many times before that something was shown in the poll, and in the end, it turned out to be something else. Tomorrow is the vote counting, so tomorrow the results will come out," said Waris Pathan while speaking to the news agency ANI.
"We are confident that the people have blessed us with their votes... We will achieve great success..." he added.
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Voter Turnout In Nashik Witnesses 5% Decline
Nashik on Thursday recorded a voter turnout of 56.67 per cent in the Maharashtra civic body polls. This is a sharp decline of 5 per cent from 2017, when the voter turnout was 61.60 per cent.
Decoding Axis My India Poll: BJP-Shiv Sena Leads Among Young Voters In Maharashtra Civic Body Polls
#BMCElection | Axis My India Poll: BJP+ Leads Among Young Voters In BMC Elections@padmajajoshi and @vasudha156 decode data with psephologist Jai Mrug, journalist @RohitChanda@padmajajoshi pic.twitter.com/XF87JUnPXo
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Marathi Manoos With Them, But Thackerays Set to Lose Mumbai Election: Exit Polls
Four exit polls indicate that the chance to control India's richest municipal body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, may slip through the fingers of the Thackeray brothers.
The Thackerays' campaign centred on 'Marathi manoos' and 'Marathi pride' seems to have resonated deeply with the local community, according to Axis My Poll. It suggests that Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) combine is likely to secure a significant 49 per cent vote share among Marathi speakers.
Despite this, the broader mandate is projected for the state's ruling Mahayuti alliance by four exit polls - Axis My India, JVC, Sakal Poll and Janmat Polls.
Health warning: Exit polls don't always get it right.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE | Recap: Election Day Marred by Allegations
Voting for the Maharashtra civic body polls was marked by sharp allegations from the Thackeray cousins against the State Election Commission (SEC). They claimed the indelible ink used on voters' fingers could be easily erased.
"This is not the erasing of ink, but the erasing of democracy," Uddhav Thackeray remarked.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE: Counting To Begin At 10 AM
NDTV is at a counting centre in Malad, Mumbai. The counting of votes for Maharashtra civic body polls will begin at 10 am. Stay tuned.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE | More Women Voted In Favour Of BJP And Allies Than Men: Axis My India Exit Poll
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE | People Aged 18-60 Prefer BJP And Allies, Show Axis My India Exit Poll
Maharashtra Civic Polls Results LIVE | Exit Poll Show Preference For BJP And Allies
According to Axis My India data, wile the UBT alliance led among Marathis, Muslims, and Christians, the BJP-led alliance dominated among North Indian, South Indian, Gujarati, and Rajasthani voters.
Health warning: Exit polls don't always get it right.
