Maharashtra Civic Body Polls 2026: Voting across 29 municipal corporations is being held across Maharashtra. A total of 3.48 crore voters are eligible to decide the fate of 15,931 candidates. The spotlight is on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), India's richest civic body with an annual budget of over Rs 74, 400 crore, where 1,700 candidates are vying for 227 seats in elections being held after a four-year delay.
In Mumbai, it is a battle between the Thackeray brothers, who have reunited in its backdrop after 20 years to reclaim their heritage, vs the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance.
The counting of votes will take place on Friday, January 16.
Here are the Live Updates on Maharashtra Civic Body Polls:
Maharashtra Civic Body Polls 2026: Singer And Music Director Vishal Dadlani Goes To Cast His Vote In Mumbai
On Post-Poll Ties With BJP In Mumbai Civic Body, Ajit Pawar's Emphatic No
Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, brushed away the possibility of aligning with the BJP after the civic elections in Mumbai. "There is no question of that happening. If there is a direct fight between the NCP and BJP, then either they will win or we will win," he had told NDTV in an exclusive interview ahead of the January 15 civic polls.
"We are with Mahayuti in the state. And in the local body elections, we have shown that we want to do this, to solve people's problems," he said, pointing out that the party had controlled the Pune corporation for a decade and has a proven track record.
Maharashtra Civic Body Polls 2026: RSS Chief Suggests Against Voting For NOTA
When you opt for NOTA, you indirectly promote an unwanted candidate, said RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat after casting his vote in Nagpur civic polls.
Maharashtra Civic Body Polls 2026: 28,000 Cops On Duty In Mumbai
More than 28,000 police personnel have been deployed across Mumbai to maintain law and order as voting for the city's civic body polls got underway on Thursday, reported news agency PTI.
Police deployment at the polling centres had been done well in advance to ensure a safe and peaceful election process, an official said.
Over 25,000 constables, 3,000 officers, including 10 additional commissioners, 33 deputy commissioners and 84 assistant commissioners of police were posted at various polling centres and important places in the city, he said.
Maharashtra Elections 2026 Live Update: Former Union Minister Prakash Javdekar Casts Vote In Pune
Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Prakash Javdekar casts his vote at a polling booth in Balshikshan School, Pune, for Maharashtra local body elections.
#Watch | Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Prakash Javdekar casts his vote at a polling booth in Balshikshan School, Pune, for Maharashtra local body elections#BMCElections #BMCElections2026 pic.twitter.com/Qr58z4x54X
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 15, 2026
Watch: A Look Back At Results Of 2017 BMC Elections
A look back at the results of the 2017 BMC elections - NDTV's Parmeshwar Bawa takes you through why they make today's polls so tense.
Watch #TheBreakfastShow with @ParmeshwarBawa | A look back at the results of the 2017 BMC elections - NDTV's Parmeshwar Bawa takes you through why they make today's polls so tense#BMCElections #BMCElections2026 #BattlegroundBMC #ElectionsWithNDTV pic.twitter.com/3vDkt8tlps
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 15, 2026
Maharashtra Elections 2026 Live Update: Actor AKshay Kumar Casts His Vote In Mumbai
"I would request all the people of Mumbai to come out in large numbers and cast their votes," said actor Akshay Kumar after casting his vote in Mumbai.
"I would request all the people of Mumbai to come out in large numbers and cast their votes" : Actor Akshay Kumar casts his vote in Mumbai as 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra goes to polls #BMCElections #BMCElections2026 #BattlegroundBMC #ElectionsWithNDTV pic.twitter.com/PnJSv04UQy
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 15, 2026
Maharashtra Elections 2026 Live Update: RSS Chief Casts Vote
RSS Chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat shows his finger after casting his vote for Maharashtra civic body elections.
#Watch | RSS Chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat shows his finger after casting his vote for Maharashtra civic body elections#BMCElections #BMCElections2026 pic.twitter.com/KCLLo8G13A
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 15, 2026
Maharashtra Elections 2026 Live Update: Shiv Sena Leader Shaina NC Visits Shree Siddhivinayak Temple Ahead Of Polling
#Watch | Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC at Shree Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of polling#BMCElections #BMCElections2026 pic.twitter.com/acZEy3MM9E
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 15, 2026
Maharashtra Elections 2026 Live Update: Top 10 Points
The election is seen as a chance for the Thackeray brothers, who have reunited in its backdrop after 20 years, to reclaim their heritage as heirs of Bal Thackeray and ensure their political survival. It is also seen as an opportunity for them to claim the prestige of the undivided Shiv Sena, which had run the Mumbai civic body and, as many said, the city, for decades.
Maharashtra Elections 2026 Live Update: Voting Across 29 Civic Bodies Begins
Voting begins for Maharashtra civic body polls, high-stakes battle in Mumbai, Pune.
Maharashtra Elections 2026 Live Update: Stock Market To Remain Closed Today
Maharashtra civic body polls will affect financial markets. Both the BSE and the NSE will observe a full trading holiday today, January 15. All segments, including equity, derivatives, commodities, and electronic gold receipts, will remain suspended for the day.
Maharashtra Elections 2026 Live Update: Public Holiday Announced Today
The Maharashtra government has declared January 15 a public holiday in 29 civic bodies going to polls today, including Mumbai, Pune, Thane, and Navi Mumbai, to facilitate smooth voting and boost turnout.
Maharashtra Elections 2026 Live Update: All You Need To Know
Maharashtra's 29 civic bodies will vote today.
Voters: 3.48 crore
Seats: 2,869
Candidates: 15,931
Cities and towns going to polls: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Navi Mumbai, Vasai-Virar, Kalyan-Dombivli, Kolhapur, Nagpur, Mumbai, 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.
