BMC Ward 118 Election 2026: Full Results and Live Counting Updates
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Ward 118 election for 2026 has concluded, drawing significant attention from voters and political analysts. This ward plays a crucial role in shaping Mumbai's civic leadership for the next five years. As the counting process unfolds, we bring you the latest updates on the winner, vote tallies, and margins.
Live Vote Counting Trends for Ward 118
Vote counting for Ward 118 is currently in progress, with real-time updates showing a tight race between key candidates. Political parties are closely monitoring the trends, as the outcome will impact the overall BMC election results. Stay tuned for minute-by-minute developments as the final numbers emerge.
2017 Election Results: A Look Back at Ward 118
In the previous BMC elections held in 2017, Ward 118 saw a competitive contest. Upendra Dattaram Sawant of Shivsena emerged as the winner, securing 9,092 votes. He achieved a narrow victory margin of 240 votes over his closest rival.
The runner-up in the 2017 election was Jayant Vasudev Dandekar from Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, who polled 8,852 votes. Other notable candidates included:
- Mangesh Eknath Sangle (Bhartiya Janata Party) with 4,379 votes
- Rahul Dattaram Waghdhare (Indian National Congress) with 2,974 votes
- Surendra Sambhaji Kothawale (Independent) with 609 votes
Additionally, NOTA (None of the Above) received 319 votes in Ward 118 during the 2017 election, reflecting voter sentiment. The full list of candidates and their vote counts from 2017 is detailed below for reference.
Detailed 2017 Election Results Table
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the 2017 BMC Ward 118 election results:
- Upendra Dattaram Sawant (Shivsena) - 9,092 votes
- Jayant Vasudev Dandekar (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) - 8,852 votes
- Mangesh Eknath Sangle (Bhartiya Janata Party) - 4,379 votes
- Rahul Dattaram Waghdhare (Indian National Congress) - 2,974 votes
- Surendra Sambhaji Kothawale (Independent) - 609 votes
- Sachin Maruti Bodake (Nationalist Congress Party) - 607 votes
- Suresh Hanumant Waghmare (Bharip Bahujan Mahasangh) - 459 votes
- Suresh Harichandra Bhalerao (Republican Party of India (A)) - 450 votes
- Siddharth Sandipan Chandanshive (Bahujan Republican Socialist Party) - 416 votes
- NOTA - 319 votes
- Vikey Balasaheb Jadhav (Independent) - 176 votes
- Chetan Chandrakant Ahire (Independent) - 81 votes
- Bhupendra Vijay Bhosale (Sambhaji Brigade) - 78 votes
- Anand Balraj Sunchu (Akhil Bharatiya Sena) - 59 votes
- Rajesh Jaiwant Gaikwad (Independent) - 57 votes
- Prashant Dnyaneshwar Gangawane (Independent) - 21 votes
Importance of Past Results for the 2026 Election
The 2017 results provide valuable context for the current 2026 BMC elections. They highlight past voting patterns and party performances in Ward 118, helping analysts predict potential shifts. As counting day progresses, this ward continues to attract keen interest from all stakeholders.
We will update this article with the final 2026 results, including the winner's name, total votes, and victory margin, as soon as they are officially declared. Keep checking back for the most accurate and timely information on the BMC Ward 118 election.
