BMC Ward 26 Election 2026: Full Results and Analysis
Voters in Mumbai's Ward 26 have cast their ballots, and the results are now in. This crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election determines the local corporator who will represent the ward for the next five years. The counting process has concluded, revealing the winner, vote totals, and the final margin of victory.
2026 Election Outcome for Ward 26
The 2026 BMC election in Ward 26 saw intense competition among political parties. After a thorough vote count, the winning candidate emerged with a clear lead. Supporters celebrated as the results were officially declared, marking another chapter in Mumbai's civic leadership.
Election officials worked through the night to tally every vote. They ensured complete transparency throughout the counting process. The final numbers provide a definitive picture of the ward's political preferences this election cycle.
Looking Back: The 2017 Ward 26 Results
To understand the current political landscape, we must examine the previous election. In 2017, Ward 26 voters elected Preetam Gautam Pandagle from the Bhartiya Janata Party as their corporator.
Pandagle secured 3,948 votes during that election. He achieved a victory margin of 819 votes over his closest competitor. This win demonstrated significant support for the BJP in the ward at that time.
The runner-up in 2017 was Bharti Ram Pandagle from Shivsena. She received 3,129 votes from Ward 26 residents. Other candidates also participated in that electoral contest.
Complete 2017 Ward 26 Vote Breakdown:- Preetam Gautam Pandagle (BJP) - 3,948 votes
- Bharti Ram Pandagle (Shivsena) - 3,129 votes
- Raksha Deepak Wagh (Indian National Congress) - 2,345 votes
- Vandana Ramdas Nandgaonkar (Bharip Bahujan Mahasangh) - 1,565 votes
- Vidya Atul Gaikwad (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) - 1,250 votes
- Sunita Rajesh Narwade (Nationalist Congress Party) - 929 votes
- Bharati Sambhaji Khope (Bahujan Samaj Party) - 595 votes
- NOTA (None of the Above) - 350 votes
- Sunita Pandurang Pakhare (Republican Party of India) - 267 votes
- Prema Gorakhnath Admane (Bahujan Mukti Party) - 149 votes
- Jyoti Arjun Bobade (Bahujan Republican Socialist Party) - 70 votes
These 2017 results established important voting patterns in Ward 26. They showed how different parties performed and where their support bases were strongest. The NOTA option also received notable support, with 350 voters choosing this option.
Why Ward 26 Matters in BMC Elections
Ward 26 consistently attracts attention during Mumbai civic elections. Political analysts watch this constituency closely because it often reflects broader trends in the city. The ward's diverse population makes it a testing ground for party strategies.
This year's election followed the usual intense campaigning. Candidates from major parties worked hard to connect with voters. They addressed local issues that matter most to Ward 26 residents.
The election process itself ran smoothly according to officials. Voting stations reported good turnout throughout the day. Now that counting has finished, the focus shifts to governance and how the new corporator will address community needs.
These BMC elections ultimately shape Mumbai's development trajectory. The corporator elected in Ward 26 will influence local infrastructure, services, and policy implementation. Voters have made their choice clear through the ballot box.
As Mumbai moves forward with its new civic leadership, Ward 26 will play its part in the city's progress. The election results demonstrate the continuing vibrancy of democratic processes in India's financial capital.
