Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: BJP-Shiv Sena Eyes Big Wins
Counting begins for Maharashtra civic elections with BJP-Shiv Sena alliance aiming for dominance. Results expected to reshape control of India's richest civic body, the BMC.
Counting begins for Maharashtra civic elections with BJP-Shiv Sena alliance aiming for dominance. Results expected to reshape control of India's richest civic body, the BMC.
Counting begins for Maharashtra civic elections including BMC. BJP-Shiv Sena alliance aims for control of India's richest civic body as new faces emerge.
Mahayuti alliance secures control in 24 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, with BJP emerging as the single largest party in 21 cities including Mumbai and Pune.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secures a major victory in Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections, capturing Mumbai from the Thackerays and dominating Pune.
The BJP emerged as the clear winner or single largest party in most of Maharashtra's 28 municipal corporations, while Congress, NCP factions, AIMIM, and local parties secured select pockets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the NDA's strong track record of development resonated with voters in Maharashtra, leading to their success in recent civic elections.
The BJP secured victories in 18 out of 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra's 2026 elections, marking a significant political shift with key wins in major urban centers.
The Amravati Municipal Corporation elections feature a high-stakes contest with multiple alliances. Early leads show BJP ahead in 13 wards, NCP in 7, and Congress in 5, as political dynamics shift from 2017 results.
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has announced the results for the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation elections held in 2026. Key political parties secured seats in the civic body.
Recent exit polls indicate a decisive victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in the Mumbai civic elections, shaping the political landscape of India's financial capital.
Officials confirm that the altered counting process for BMC elections may postpone result announcements. Unlike previous years, immediate trends for all 227 seats will not be available.
Exit polls for Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections, including the crucial BMC, indicate a strong performance by the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. Voter turnout in Mumbai reached approximately 50%.
Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections concluded with a voter turnout of 46-50%. Counting starts Friday, with key results from BMC, PMC, and others.
Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections see voting across 29 civic bodies. Counting begins January 16 at 10 AM across 23 locations. Over 3.48 crore voters participate in these first civic polls since 2017.
Voting has started for the high-stakes civic polls in Maharashtra, with all eyes on the intense battle for control of Mumbai's municipal corporation. The elections are crucial for major political parties.
The 2017 Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation election saw intense political competition, with key parties vying for control. This article revisits the outcomes and their impact on Maharashtra's civic landscape.
Maharashtra votes today for 29 municipal corporations including BMC. Polling runs from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm with results on January 16. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and other cities.
Maharashtra prepares for civic polls in two newly formed municipal corporations this year, marking a significant expansion in local governance.
Maharashtra's 29 municipal corporations vote on January 15. Mumbai's BMC election features a three-cornered fight. Over 34.8 million voters will decide 15,931 candidates' fate.
Maharashtra's municipal elections see state-level alliances crumbling, replaced by local deals and solo fights across cities like Mumbai and Pune.
The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena contests Pune civic polls separately but aims for a key role post-elections, highlighting strategic political moves in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra declares public holiday on Jan 15, 2026, for civic polls in 29 municipal corporations. Schools & colleges likely closed, but students must confirm with their institutions.
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