BMC Ward 189 Election 2026: Complete Results and Analysis
Voters in Mumbai's Ward 189 have cast their ballots, and the results are now coming in. This crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election determines who will represent this constituency for the next five years. The counting process is underway, with political parties and residents watching closely.
Key Details from the 2017 Election
To understand the current contest, we must look back at the previous election. In 2017, Harshala Ashish More of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena emerged victorious in Ward 189. She secured a total of 5,920 votes, winning by a comfortable margin.
Her closest competitor was Supriya Dilip Katke from Shivsena, who received 3,453 votes. This gave More a victory margin of 2,467 votes over Katke. Several other candidates also participated in that election.
Complete 2017 Ward 189 Results:- Harshala Ashish More (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) - 5,920 votes
- Supriya Dilip Katke (Shivsena) - 3,453 votes
- Mangala Vishnu Gaikwad (Independent) - 2,690 votes
- Seeta Deepak Wagh (Indian National Congress) - 2,337 votes
- Shamal Suresh Gambhir (Bhartiya Janata Party) - 2,126 votes
- Afsarnisa Abdul Shaikh (Republican Party of India A) - 625 votes
- Sujata Ramesh Bhalerao (All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen) - 559 votes
- NOTA (None of the Above) - 310 votes
- Ujwala Anil Bhandare (Bahujan Samaj Party) - 291 votes
- Chandrakala Sabanna Metri (Independent) - 170 votes
- Meera Ratnakar Singh (Independent) - 91 votes
- Suman Balasaheb Pachange (Independent) - 79 votes
- Sonali Vasant Gaikwad (Independent) - 46 votes
What the 2017 Results Tell Us
The 2017 election provides valuable context for understanding Ward 189's political landscape. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena demonstrated strong support in this constituency, while Shivsena placed a respectable second. Independent candidates also showed notable performance, particularly Mangala Vishnu Gaikwad who secured third position.
NOTA received 310 votes in 2017, indicating some voters preferred none of the available candidates. This detail often reveals voter dissatisfaction with political options.
Current Election Dynamics
As vote counting progresses for the 2026 BMC elections, Ward 189 remains a constituency of significant interest. Political analysts are comparing current trends with the 2017 patterns. The margin of victory, voter turnout, and party performance will all provide insights into shifting political preferences.
Residents are eagerly awaiting the final results to see if the incumbent party maintains its hold or if new political forces emerge. The outcome will shape local governance and development priorities for Mumbai's Ward 189 area.
Live updates continue to flow from counting centers, with official results expected soon. This election represents another chapter in Mumbai's democratic process, where every vote contributes to the city's civic leadership.
