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In the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a historic victory, effectively ending nearly three decades of dominance by the undivided Shiv Sena.1 Out of the 227 seats, the BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats, while its ally, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, won 29 seats.2 Together, the alliance crossed the majority threshold of 114 with a total of 118 seats, clearing the path to claim the Mayoral post.3 On the opposition side, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) put up a resilient fight to secure 65 seats, followed by the Congress with 24 seats.4 Other notable results included the AIMIM winning 8 seats, the MNS taking 6, and the two factions of the NCP collectively managing 4 seats. The election, held after an eight-year gap, saw a voter turnout of 52.94% and signaled a major shift in Mumbai's urban political landscape toward a development-focused mandate.BMC Election Results 2026: Party-Wise Seat Numbers
| Party | Seats Won |
| BJP | 89 |
| Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) | 29 |
| Shiv Sena (UBT) | 65 |
| Congress | 24 |
| AIMIM | 8 |
| MNS | 6 |
| Others (NCP factions, SP, etc.) | 6 |
| Total | 227 |
The counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has reached a final stage. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has officially crossed the halfway mark in trends, signaling a potential shift in Mumbai's political landscape after nearly three decades. Party-wise seat numbers are below.
Party | Seats (Leading) |
BJP | 90 |
Shiv Sena (Shinde) | 28 |
Shiv Sena (UBT) | 57 |
MNS | 9 |
Congress | 15 |
NCP (Ajit Pawar) | 3 |
NCP (Sharad Pawar) | 0 |
The BJP-led Mahayuti is poised to win the BMC elections 2026. According to latest trends, the Mahayuti has crossed the majority mark of 114 and is leading in 118 out of 227 wards. The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS bloc is ahead in 69 wards. In 12 wards, Congress candidates have secured their lead.
Party | Seats (Leading) |
BJP | 92 |
Shiv Sena (Shinde) | 26 |
Shiv Sena (UBT) | 60 |
MNS | 9 |
Congress | 12 |
NCP (Ajit Pawar) | 3 |
NCP (Sharad Pawar) | 0 |
Out of 227 wards, the BJP-led Mahayuti is leading in 83 wards, according to latest numbers. The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance is on second position with lead in 59 wards. The Congress is ahead in 11 wards.
Party | Seats (Leading) |
BJP | 63 |
Shiv Sena (Shinde) | 20 |
Shiv Sena (UBT) | 52 |
MNS | 7 |
Congress | 11 |
NCP (Ajit Pawar) | 0 |
NCP (Sharad Pawar) | 0 |
The BJP-led Mahayuti has now extended its lead to 46 wards of the BMC. The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance has also got lead in 27 wards. To rule the 227-seat Mumbai civic body, a majority mark of 114 is required.
Party | Seats (Leading) |
BJP | 34 |
Shiv Sena (Shinde) | 12 |
Shiv Sena (UBT) | 19 |
MNS | 8 |
Congress | 5 |
NCP (Ajit Pawar) | 0 |
NCP (Sharad Pawar) | 0 |
The BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde)'s Mahayuti is leading in 25 wards of the BMC, according to latest trends. The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS bloc is ahead in 16 wards. In 4 wards, Congress candidates have secured lead. Stay with us to catch instant live news updates on the BMC election results.
Party | Seats (Leading) |
BJP | 14 |
Shiv Sena (Shinde) | 11 |
Shiv Sena (UBT) | 9 |
MNS | 7 |
Congress | 4 |
NCP (Ajit Pawar) | 1 |
NCP (Sharad Pawar) | 0 |
The numbers are changing constantly. After the first hour of counting of votes, the Mahayuti of BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde) has secured its lead in 30 out of 227 wards of the Mumbai BMC. The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS bloc is currently ahead in 12 wards, while the Congress is leading in 4.
Party | Seats (Leading) |
BJP | 15 |
Shiv Sena (Shinde) | 15 |
Shiv Sena (UBT) | 8 |
MNS | 4 |
Congress | 4 |
NCP (Ajit Pawar) | 0 |
NCP (Sharad Pawar) | 0 |
The BJP-led Mahayuti and the Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS bloc have secured lead in 25 wards each in Mumbai. The BMC has 227 wards and a majority mark of 114 is required to control India’s richest civic body. In at least 5 wards, Congress candidates are leading.
The BJP-led Mahayuti has taken early lead in 23 wards in Mumbai. The alliance of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS has also secured lead in 10 wards. The counting of votes for the BMC election results 2026 continues.
The counting of votes for the high-stakes BMC elections 2026 results has begun in Mumbai. The EC authorities is counting votes at 23 locations. Initial trends are expected by 11 AM. Stay here with us to catch instant live news updates on the BMC election results 2026.
Mumbai, January 16: Following the conclusion of polling across 227 wards on Thursday, January 15, the focus turns to the high-stakes counting of votes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Official counting for the BMC elections results 2026 begins at 10:00 AM today, January 16. With a majority mark of 114 required to control India’s richest civic body, initial trends are expected to surface within the first two hours of counting. Stay here to catch instant live news updates on the BMC elections 2026 results, initial trends and ward-wise list of winners from Congress, BJP, Shiv Sena, MNS, Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP and other parties.
Those who want to track the BMC election result can access real-time, ward-wise updates and detailed data on winning candidates and vote margins through the Maharashtra SEC's official website mahasec.maharashtra.gov.in. Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026 Results Live News Updates.
Mumbai BMC Election 2026 Result: The Counting Process
In a departure from previous years, the counting process will be conducted in a phased, systematic manner. Each of the 23 Returning Officers (ROs) has been assigned approximately 10 wards. Officials have indicated that only two constituencies per RO will be counted at a time to ensure transparency. This "batch-counting" approach means that while early trends for specific wards like Colaba, Worli, or Andheri may emerge by noon, final declarations for all 227 seats may extend into the late evening. BMC Election Result 2026 Live Streaming in Marathi on ABP Majha.
High-Stakes Political Contest
The 2026 election is being viewed as a defining test for Mumbai’s political landscape. It marks the first BMC poll since the 2022 split of the Shiv Sena, pitting the Mahayuti alliance (BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena) against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) (Shiv Sena UBT and Congress). Exit polls released on Thursday evening have projected a competitive race, with some suggesting a "Mahayuti sweep," though the actual ward-level battles, particularly in the Marathi-heartland belts, remain closely contested.
Security Measures for BMC Elections 2026
Mumbai Police has deployed over 25,000 personnel at counting centers and sensitive locations to prevent any untoward incidents during victory celebrations. Authorities have also implemented traffic diversions around the 23 counting venues to facilitate the smooth movement of election staff and security convoys.
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