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BMC Elections 2026: Raveena Tandon Backs Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena, Joins Campaign Drive in Mumbai (Watch Video)

Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon was seen campaigning on the streets of Mumbai on Monday (January 12) for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The actress joined the election campaign to seek support for Udhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena.

BMC Elections 2026: 35% Candidates Are Crorepatis, BJP Fields Maximum Millionaire Nominees as Mumbai Civic Polls Near, Check Names

As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) prepares for elections on January 15, 2026, a significant number of affluent candidates have entered the fray.1 Recent analysis of election affidavits reveals that approximately 35% of candidates contesting for the 227 electoral seats are "crorepatis" (millionaires).

Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule Bury Hatchet for Now; Share Political Stage To Release Manifesto for Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Elections 2026 (See Pics and Videos)

Ajit Pawar noted that the 'friction within the family has been resolved' for the sake of the Pune's development, while Supriya Sule emphasised that the alliance is currently limited to Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Elections 2026.

‘Will Have Tea Together After BMC Election 2026 Results’: CM Devendra Fadnavis on Equations With MNS Chief Raj Thackeray

Amid the high-decibel campaign for the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday made significant remarks on his relationship with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, who has aligned with his cousin and Shiv Sena-UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray after nearly two decades.

BMC Elections 2026: List of Key Candidates From BJP, Shiv Sena, MNS & Others

Polling for the high-stakes BMC elections 2026 will be held on January 16. The list of key candidates includes Sheetal Mhatre (Congress), Tulip Miranda (Congress), Tejasvi Ghosalkar (BJP), Rakhee Jadhav (BJP), Akash Raj Purohit (BJP), Saurabh Ghosalkar (SS-UBT), Kishori Pednekar (SS-UBT), Bushra Malik (NCP-Ajit Pawar) and Dhananjay Dada Pisal (NCP-Ajit Pawar).

BMC Elections 2026: Ward-Wise List of Candidates, Polling & Result Dates

The BMC elections 2026 will be held on January 15, with the counting of votes and declaration of results scheduled for January 16. For the 2026 BMC elections, the State Election Commission (SEC) is following the single-member ward system. From BMC election 2026 schedule to ward-wise list of candidates and alliance details, here's all you need to know.

NCP Manifesto for Mumbai BMC Elections 2026: Party Promises Waiver of Property Tax for Houses Up to 700 Sq Ft, Health Cards for Municipal School Students

The NCP released its manifesto for the 2026 Mumbai Municipal Corporation polls, promising to make Mumbai a world-class, inclusive and glorious city. Led by Ajit Pawar, the party pledged social justice, development and transparency, while strengthening civic services, protecting Mumbai’s growth and preserving the progressive Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar legacy for future generations.

Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, BJP Engage in War of Words Over Corruption Slurs

In a surprising shift, Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar has launched a direct offensive against the BJP’s past governance. He recently alleged that the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), which was ruled by the BJP from 2017 to 2022, was "infested with corruption" and pushed into debt.

2026 Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election Results: Unopposed vs NOTA Rule

Maharashtra Municipal Elections 2026 Results: As reports of 69 candidates declared winners ahead of polling in Maharashtra’s municipal corporation elections breaks in, questions are being raised regarding the exclusion of the NOTA option in uncontested seats. Critics argue that by allowing unopposed wins, this 'Right to Reject' is effectively bypassed

BMC Elections 2026: Close Fight Between Shiv Sena UBT, Eknath Shinde Faction on 69 Seats, BJP and Uddhav Thackeray Camp on 97 Seats

The high-voltage battle for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which has drawn attention not only from Maharashtra but across the country, has now taken a clear shape with direct contests emerging among major political formations. A straight fight between Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena will take place on 69 seats.

BMC Elections 2026: D-Day for Rebel Candidates in Mumbai; Political Parties Scramble As Deadline for Withdrawal of Nomination Ends Today

Till 3.00 p.m., candidates can pull out of the race. Major political fronts, including the Thackeray-MNS alliance and the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition, are working frantically to pacify 'rebel' members who have filed independent nominations after being denied official party tickets for BMC polls.

BMC Elections 2026: Ajit Pawar-Led NCP Releases 3rd List for Municipal Polls in Mumbai, Names 94 Candidates in Total

This latest announcement features 30 candidates, bringing the party's total count to 94 for the upcoming BMC polls, which is four more than the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena of 90 seats. Incidentally, NCP, which could not find a place in the BJP Shiv Sena Mahayuti, is contesting the BMC elections independently.

BMC Elections 2026: Ajit Pawar-Led NCP Releases Second List of 27 Nominees; NCP-SP Announces 7 Candidates for Municipal Polls in Mumbai

NCP had released the first list of 37 candidates on Sunday for BMC poll in Mumbai. Of the 27 candidates, 10 belong to the Muslim community. Sunil Tatkare told reporters that the party would release yet another list on Tuesday morning.

BMC Elections 2026: NCP Releases First List of 37 Candidates for Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Polls; Ex-Minister Nawab Malik’s 3 Family Members Among Nominees

The NCP candidates represent diverse castes and communities, including Maratha, OBC, Muslim, Christian, Scheduled Castes and women, in line with the party’s ideology inspired by the progressive thoughts of Shivaji, Phule, Shahu and Ambedkar. The list features a mix of experienced leaders and new faces.

BMC Elections 2026: Nomination Process for High-Stakes Mumbai Civic Body Polls Begins, Major Parties Yet to Finalise Candidates

The nomination process for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections has commenced, yet major political parties are notably silent on candidate announcements. Parties such as the Shiv Sena factions (Shiv Sena - Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and Shiv Sena - Shinde faction), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Indian National Congress have yet to officially declare their chosen candidates or reveal their full electoral strategies.

Jejuri Temple Fire: Several, Including Councillor, Injured After Turmeric Catches Fire During Maharashtra Local Body Polls Victory Celebration in Pune; Video Goes Viral

Several people, including a newly elected councillor of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), were injured after turmeric powder (bhandara) offered during the local body poll victory celebration caught fire near the steps of the popular Jejuri Temple in Maharashtra’s Pune on Sunday, December 21. According to police, the incident occurred in the afternoon when NCP candidates Swarup Khomane and Monika Ghadge were being felicitated following their electoral victory. As part of the celebration, lamps, camphor and firecrackers were lit during a customary aukshan ritual near the temple steps.