17 Jan, 12:40 (IST)

The 2026 Maharashtra municipal corporation elections resulted in a decisive sweep for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. The BJP emerged as the dominant force across the state, winning 1,425 seats out of 2,869 and establishing itself as the single largest party in major urban centers like Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, and Navi Mumbai. Its primary ally, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, won 399 seats, performing strongly in its strongholds such as Thane and Mira-Bhayandar. In contrast, the Congress managed 324 seats, while the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) was restricted to 153 seats, losing its decades-long grip on the prestigious BMC. The two factions of the NCP also struggled to contain the saffron wave, collectively winning fewer than 170 seats, while the AIMIM made notable gains in Muslim-majority pockets to finish with over 90 seats statewide.Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election 2026 Results: Who Won How Many

16 Jan, 15:16 (IST)

As of the latest afternoon reports, the BJP-Shiv Sena (Mahayuti) alliance has established a commanding lead across most municipal corporations including Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur, while the Congress has emerged as a resilient third force outside Mumbai.Brihanmumbai (BMC): The Mahayuti (BJP & Shinde Sena) has crossed the majority mark, leading in 118 of 227 seats. The "Thackeray Reunion" (Uddhav and Raj) is currently leading in about 63 wards.Pune (PMC): BJP has secured a massive lead in 52 wards, dealing a significant blow to the united Pawar front (NCP & NCP-SP). The joint Pawar alliance is currently leading in only 7 wards.Thane (TMC): CM Eknath Shinde’s stronghold remains firm with his faction leading in 17 seats early on. The BJP is closely following, while the MVA opposition is struggling to find a foothold.Nagpur (NMC): In the winter capital, BJP is dominating with leads in 74 of 151 seats. Congress follows in second place with 22 leads, while other parties remain in single digits.Trends Across 25 Municipal Corporations

Corporation

Latest Trend / Update

Navi Mumbai

A tight contest between BJP and Shinde Sena; Mahayuti is set to control the body.

Pimpri-Chinchwad

BJP leading in 70 wards, significantly ahead of the unified Pawar alliance (40 leads).

Nashik

BJP and Shinde Sena are ahead in early rounds; MNS and UBT Sena are trailing in their former pockets.

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Mahayuti alliance is comfortably leading; AIMIM has managed to hold its ground in 4 wards.

Amravati

Congress is showing a strong recovery here, leading in 14 seats, followed by BJP with 6.

Kolhapur

High voter turnout (near 50%) has led to a neck-and-neck battle between Congress and BJP.

Jalgaon

Mahayuti sweep is evident; notable win for Nikita Vanjari (Sena) and Lalit Kolhe (BJP).

Kalyan-Dombivli

BJP leads in 22 wards; Shinde Sena is second with 15. BJP already won several seats here unopposed.

Solapur

BJP is leading in the initial count, effectively blunting the challenge from local MVA leaders.

Vasai-Virar

Local heavyweight Hitendra Thakur’s BVA is facing its toughest challenge yet from a surging BJP.

Latur

Congress maintains a slight edge in its traditional bastion, though BJP is making inroads.

Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad

BJP has taken an early lead, continuing its momentum from the western Maharashtra belt.

Mira-Bhayandar

BJP is ahead in over 10 seats; the party is looking to retain its absolute majority here.

Malegaon

Alliance of ISLAM party and Samajwadi Party leading

Jalna

BJP candidate Rajendra Ghuge Patil and Shrikant Pangarkar have recorded notable early wins.

Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar)

BJP and NCP (Ajit Pawar) are leading in a majority of the wards counted so far.

Bhiwandi-Nizampur

A fragmented lead with Congress, Samajwadi Party, and BJP all winning individual wards.

Ulhasnagar

The local SAI party and BJP are in a close contest for dominance in the suburban township.

Nanded-Waghala

Congress is leading in several wards, though the Shinde Sena is putting up a spirited fight.

Akola

BJP is leading comfortably, mirroring the broader trend seen in the Vidarbha region.

Chandrapur

A three-way split lead between BJP, Congress, and independent local panels.

Panvel

BJP is set for a clean sweep here, having already won several seats unopposed before polling.

Dhule

BJP maintains a strong lead, likely to retain control of the corporation.

Parbhani

Shiv Sena (UBT) is holding onto a lead in its core areas against the Shinde faction.

Ichalkaranji

In this newly formed corporation, BJP and local textile unions are leading in the first results.

16 Jan, 13:34 (IST)

As of early afternoon, the BJP-Shiv Sena (Mahayuti) alliance has taken a significant lead across major municipal corporations, including Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur. Below are the latest updates and trends for the key civic bodies:Brihanmumbai (BMC): The BJP-led Mahayuti has crossed the majority mark in trends, leading in over 119 of 227 seats. The reunited Thackeray brothers (Uddhav and Raj) are trailing, though they hold leads in about 70 wards.Pune (PMC): BJP has established a massive lead in 52 wards, delivering a "jolt" to the united Pawar family (NCP and NCP-SP), who are currently leading in only a handful of seats.Thane (TMC): CM Eknath Shinde’s stronghold remains intact with his faction of the Shiv Sena leading in 20 seats, followed by the BJP with 15. The MVA (Sharad Pawar & Thackeray) is struggling to break into the core areas.Nagpur (NMC): The BJP is dominating the winter capital with leads in 74 out of 151 seats, while the Congress is a distant second with 22.

Trends for Other Corporations

Municipal Corporation

Latest Trend / Update

Pimpri-Chinchwad

BJP leading in 70 seats; the joint Pawar front is trailing with 40 leads.

Navi Mumbai

A tight race between BJP (29 leads) and Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena (27 leads).

Nashik

BJP is ahead in 10 wards, Shinde's Sena in 7, and Thackeray's UBT in 3.

Kolhapur

Congress is showing strength here, leading in 14 out of 81 seats.

Jalgaon

Emotional scenes as the Mahayuti alliance sweeps; Lalit Kolhe won even while in jail.

Vasai-Virar

Local strongman Hitendra Thakur’s BVA maintains dominance, leading the BJP by a wide margin.

Aurangabad (CSN)

Mahayuti alliance is comfortably ahead in early rounds of counting.

Mira-Bhayandar

BJP and Shinde Sena are leading in over 10 seats in the initial count.

Jalna

Notable win for BJP candidate Rajendra Ghuge Patil in Ward 19.

Solapur

Close contest between Congress and BJP; early leads suggest a split house.

Amravati

BJP maintains a lead in Vidarbha's key city, following the Nagpur trend.

Counting is still underway for several other corporations including Nanded, Akola, Chandrapur, Sangli, and Latur. Overall, the BJP is leading in over 900 wards across the state, while the Congress has emerged as a resilient third-largest force outside Mumbai.

16 Jan, 12:50 (IST)

The alliance of ISLAM and Samajwadi Party has secured lead in more than 30 seats in Malegaon municipal corporation. The civic body in Maharashtra's Nashik district has 84 seats. ISLAM or Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra is a new party floated by ex-MLA Asif Shaikh.

16 Jan, 11:33 (IST)

The Congress party has secured initial lead in the Latur Municipal Corporation. According to latest trends, Congress candidates are leading in 16 out of 70 seats. The BJP is ahead in 5 seats. However, in Solapur, the BJP is leading in 22 seats out of 102 seats. The Shiv Sena (Shinde) is ahead in 3 seats and the Congress 2.

16 Jan, 10:50 (IST)

The BJP-led Mahayuti and the Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS bloc have secured lead in 25 wards each in the BMC elections 2026. In Pune, the Mahayuti is ahead in 32 out of 165 seats. In Nagpur, the Mahayuti is leading in 27 seats out of 151 seats. The Congress is leading in 4 seats in Pune, 3 in Pune and 5 in Mumbai. Ou of 131 seats in Thane, the Mahayuti is ahead in 15. In Bhiwandi-Nizampur, the BJP is leading in 6 out of 90 seats.

16 Jan, 10:28 (IST)

The BJP-led Mahayuti has taken early lead in Mumbai and Pune. Initial trends show the Mahayuti ahead in 23 wards of the BMC. The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS bloc is leading in 10 wards. In Pune or PMC, the Mahayuti is ahead in 4 seats.

16 Jan, 10:05 (IST)

The counting of votes for the Maharashtra municipal corporation election results 2026 has begun. Initial trends are expected within an hour or two. A total of 2,869 seats are up for grab across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. Stay connected with us to get instant live news updates.

Mumbai, January 16: All eyes will be on the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections results 2026 today, January 16. The official counting process will commence at 10 AM. With 2,869 seats at stake, including the high-profile 227 wards of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), early trends are expected to emerge within the first two hours. Stay here as LatestLY will provide live news updates on the Maharashtra municipal election results, initial trends and ward-wise winners list.

The polling day was marked by some technical controversies, specifically regarding the "indelible ink" used to mark voters' fingers. Several viral videos claimed the ink could be easily wiped off, leading to complaints from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray. The SEC has since dismissed these claims and ordered an investigation into the videos. All About Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026.

Maharashtra Municipal Elections 2026: The Political Stake

This election serves as a critical barometer for the state's political landscape following the major party splits of 2022. It is a defining test for the Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP) against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections Results 2026 Live Streaming.

Key Metric Statistic
Total Corporations 29 Municipal Corporations
Total Seats 2,869 Corporator Seats
Total Electoral Panels 893 (Prabhags)
Final Candidates 15,931 (after withdrawals)
Unopposed Wins 68 Candidates (primarily Mahayuti)

In Mumbai, a significant factor has been the reunion of the Thackeray cousins, with the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS working in tandem to protect their traditional Marathi heartland. Exit polls released late Thursday have projected a competitive race, with some agencies leaning toward a Mahayuti edge in the cash-rich BMC, while others suggest a tight finish in cities like Pune and Thane.

List of 29 Municipal Corporations

A total of 29 municipal corporations participated in this massive exercise. While the BMC remains the primary focus, several other major urban hubs are also electing new councils. The list includes:

  • Konkan Division: Mumbai (BMC), Thane (TMC), Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivli (KDMC), Ulhasnagar, Bhiwandi-Nizampur, Mira-Bhayander and Panvel.

  • Western Maharashtra: Pune (PMC), Pimpri-Chinchwad, Solapur, Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad and Kolhapur.

  • North Maharashtra: Nashik (NMC), Malegaon, Jalgaon, Dhule and Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar).

  • Vidarbha & Marathwada: Nagpur, Akola, Amravati, Chandrapur, Latur, Nanded-Waghala, Parbhani and Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar).

Counting Day Readiness

Security has been intensified at counting centers across the state. In Mumbai alone, the police have deployed over 25,000 personnel to manage the 23 designated counting locations. Due to the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) process, final results for most wards are expected to be declared by late afternoon or early evening.