Shiv Sena Bhandup West Assembly Election 2019 – Latest News & Results

Indian Tourists Chant ‘Jai Maharashtra’ on Paris Streets, Video Sparks Debate on Civic Sense

A video of a group of Indian tourists chanting "Jai Maharashtra" on the streets of Paris has gone viral, triggering a widespread debate over the behaviour of travellers abroad. The video shows the group loudly shouting the slogan while walking through a prominent public area in the French capital.

Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026: BJP-Mahayuti Clinches BMC and Major Civic Bodies; Opposition Flags Missing Voters, Misuse of Power

The Mahayuti alliance crossed the majority mark of 114 in the 227-member BMC, securing 118 seats. BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats. Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) won 29 seats. Shiv Sena (UBT) secured 65 seats and led the opposition. Congress won 24 seats.

BMC Election Results 2026: Mumbai Polls Jolt Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde; Dynasty Factor, Weak Local Connect Blamed for Poor Show

In the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the much-talked-about 'Shinde charisma' failed to make a mark, with the party securing only 29 seats out of the 90 it contested -- largely with the BJP's support.

When Is Malegaon Mayor Election 2026? Who Has the Magic Number - ISLAM Party or AIMIM?

Who will become Malegaon's new mayor and when? The newly formed Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra (ISLAM) party, which emerged as the single largest entity, is currently in negotiations with local Congress leadership to secure their support. The mayoral election is likely to take place 12-15 days later.

How Is Mumbai Mayor Elected? From Nominations to Voting Method and Tenure, All You Need To Know

As the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance wins BMC elections 2026 by bagging 118 seats, the focus has now shifted from the ballot box to the BMC headquarters at Fort for the new Mayor of Mumbai. The process to elect Mumbai’s 77th Mayor has officially begun. Often referred to as the "First Citizen" of the city, the Mayor is not chosen directly by the public. Scroll below to know more.

List of Mayors of Mumbai: A Complete Historical Timeline

Following a landslide victory in the BMC elections concluded on January 16, Mumbai is poised to appoint its first Mayor in nearly four years. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, including the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, secured 118 out of 227 seats. Scrol below to see the full list of to know who have been the Mayors of Mumbai from British Era to date.

BMC Election Results 2026: BJP, Shiv Sena Achieve ‘Mission Mumbai’, Succeed in Ending 25-Year Thackeray Rule

The BJP emerged as the single-largest party by winning 88 seats. While it holds a significant lead over its rivals, the numbers suggest that no single party has crossed the magic halfway mark on its own (114 out of 227 seats), pointing towards the necessity of alliances to control the civic body.

Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election 2026 Results: BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti Close to Halfway Mark in BMC Polls, 'Thackeray Brand' Trails; Pawar-play Fails in Pune

The BJP has emerged as the largest party in the BMC polls, winning 85 seats while alliance partner Shiv Sena led on 25. The Thackeray brothers, who joined hands for the Mumbai local body polls to contest on the Marathi manoos plank, trailed behind at 65 seats, with Shiv Sena (UBT) doing the heavy lifting, winning 60 seats.

Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election 2026 Results: BJP Emerges Single-Largest Party in Most Civic Bodies Across State

In Nagpur, in the 151-member civic body, the BJP was leading with 102 seats and was set to win a clear majority. Congress finished second with 33 seats. In Solapur, the BJP registered a sweeping victory in the 102-member corporation, winning 87 seats. The Shinde-led Shiv Sena won four seats, while Congress secured two.

Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election 2026 Results: BJP-Shiv Sena-Led Mahayuti Takes Huge Lead in BMC, Distributes ‘Rasmalai’ To Mock Raj Thackeray Over His Comment Against K Annamalai

The BJP is emerging as the largest party in India's richest municipality BMC, with 93 seats, with its alliance partner Shiv Sena leading on 29. The Thackeray brothers trail at 70 seats, with Shiv Sena (UBT) gaining 61 seats and MNS nine.

Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election 2026 Results: ‘Mandate To Give Greater Momentum To Progress’, Says PM Narendra Modi

In his post in Marathi on X, PM Modi wrote, 'Thank you, Maharashtra. The enthusiastic people of the state have blessed the NDA's agenda of public welfare and good governance. The results of various municipal corporation elections show that the bond between the NDA and the people of Maharashtra has become even stronger.'

Malegaon Municipal Corporation Election 2026 Results: Full Ward-Wise List of Winning Candidates

In the Malegaon civic polls, the ISLAM party emerged as the largest winner with 35 seats, dealing a blow to Mufti Ismail’s AIMIM (21 seats). Asif Shaikh’s Malegaon Secular Front alliance reached 40 seats. The Shinde-led Shiv Sena took 18 seats, while Congress and BJP won three and two seats, respectively, in the 84-member house. Full ward-wise list of winning candidates here.