What the civic body poll results mean for Maharashtra politics
The BJP emerged as the single largest party in the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections, winning 1,372 seats out of 2,784. This victory suggests a strong dominance for the BJP in the upcoming 2029 elections and raises questions about the future of the Maha Vikas Aghadi as an Opposition front. The Congress emerged as the biggest Opposition party in the rest of Maharashtra, while Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena secured the second-largest position in Mumbai. The results indicate a weakened NCP under Ajit Pawar, who faced defeat despite joining forces with his uncle Sharad Pawar.
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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