BMC Ward 160 Election 2026: Full Results and Analysis
All eyes are on Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Ward 160 as the 2026 civic election results roll in. This crucial Mumbai ward is electing its corporator, shaping the city's leadership for the next five years. Voters and political parties are watching closely as vote counting progresses.
2017 Election Results: A Look Back
The previous BMC election in 2017 saw a tight contest in Ward 160. Independent candidate Kiran Jyotiram Landge emerged victorious. He secured 5,752 votes, winning by a narrow margin of 186 votes.
Ashwini Bharat Mate of Shivsena came in second with 5,566 votes. Other candidates also participated in that election, making it a multi-cornered fight.
Here is the complete breakdown of the 2017 Ward 160 results:
- Kiran Jyotiram Landge (Independent): 5,752 votes
- Ashwini Bharat Mate (Shivsena): 5,566 votes
- Leena Harish Shukla (Bhartiya Janata Party): 4,210 votes
- Shubhranshushekhar Diwakar Dixit (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena): 3,037 votes
- Mohammedyusuf Yunus Shah (Independent): 2,239 votes
- Krishnakumar Ramvilas Shukla (Indian National Congress): 862 votes
- Karedeen Panchuram Yadav (Samajwadi Party): 851 votes
- Afroz Amir Shaikh (Nationalist Congress Party): 532 votes
- Arunkumar Kamlesh Maurya (Independent): 337 votes
- Yogiraj Waman Bhosle (Republican Party of India (A)): 207 votes
- NOTA: 203 votes
Several other independent candidates received smaller vote shares. The 2017 election data provides valuable context for understanding current voting patterns in Ward 160.
2026 Election: What to Expect
The 2026 BMC election in Ward 160 promises to be another exciting contest. Political parties are actively campaigning, hoping to sway voters. Past results show this ward often witnesses close races.
Live counting updates are now available. Officials began the vote counting process at 10 am. Early trends suggest a competitive atmosphere, with multiple candidates in contention.
Voter turnout data indicates moderate participation. Election authorities report approximately 46-50% turnout in this ward. This figure aligns with broader trends observed across Mumbai's civic polls.
Analysts are comparing current trends with the 2017 results. The narrow victory margin from last time suggests every vote matters. Parties are focusing on key issues affecting Ward 160 residents.
Stay tuned for real-time updates as the counting continues. Final results will determine who represents Ward 160 in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for the next term.
