Maharashtra civic polls LIVE: Spotlight on Mumbai as 29 civic bodies go to polls today
Over 3.48 crore voters in Maharashtra will cast ballots on January 15, 2026, for the municipal elections across 29 corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Voters will choose from among 15,908 candidates in a system where Mumbai voters cast one vote per ward while other cities utilize the panel system. The election campaign has been intense with participation from six major political parties.
17 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Following the Congress's loss in the Mumbai civic elections, calls for the resignation of Varsha Gaikwad, the city unit president, have emerged.
— The Hindu
Following the Maharashtra municipal corporation election results, Eknath Shinde and the Shiv Sena (UBT) convened a meeting with elected corporators at a Mumbai hotel to finalize the mayoral candidate.
— The Hindu
The BJP secured the highest number of seats in Mumbai's local body elections, surpassing the Shiv Sena (UBT) and establishing a dominant political position.
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