BMC Ward 168 Election 2026: Complete Results and Analysis
Voters in Mumbai's Ward 168 have cast their ballots in the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. This ward election determines the local corporator who will represent residents in civic matters for the next five years. As counting progresses, all eyes remain fixed on this significant constituency.
2017 Election Results Provide Crucial Context
The previous BMC election in 2017 saw Saeeda Arif Khan of the Nationalist Congress Party emerge victorious in Ward 168. Khan secured a total of 7,896 votes during that election cycle. Her victory margin stood at 1,583 votes over the closest competitor.
Anuradha Mahesh Pednekar from Shivsena finished as runner-up with 6,313 votes. Several other candidates contested the 2017 election, making it a multi-cornered fight that reflected the ward's diverse political landscape.
Complete 2017 Vote Breakdown
Here is the detailed vote distribution from the last BMC election in Ward 168:
- Saeeda Arif Khan (Nationalist Congress Party): 7,896 votes
- Anuradha Mahesh Pednekar (Shivsena): 6,313 votes
- Deepika Premchand Madane (Bhartiya Janata Party): 5,645 votes
- Noorjahan Abdulmajeed Kalaniya (All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen): 2,723 votes
- Aasma Mudassar Shaikh (Samajwadi Party): 1,150 votes
- Sofiya Abdulhannan Khan (Indian National Congress): 866 votes
- Noorsaba Imran Khan (Bahujan Samaj Party): 256 votes
- Meenakshi Prashant Ghadge (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena): 221 votes
- NOTA (None of the Above): 196 votes
- Shakirakhatun Azizullah Qazi (Bharthiya Minorities Suraksha Mahasangh): 51 votes
- Shakira Shafiqueahmed Khan (Independent): 45 votes
Current Election Dynamics and Expectations
Political observers note that Ward 168 continues to attract significant attention during this election cycle. The 2017 results provide valuable insights into voting patterns and party strengths within this constituency. As vote counting proceeds, analysts compare current trends with historical data to gauge shifts in voter preferences.
The NOTA option received 196 votes in the previous election, indicating some voter dissatisfaction with the available choices. This aspect remains relevant as citizens exercise their democratic rights in the current polls.
Local residents await the final results with keen interest. The outcome will shape civic governance in their area for the coming half-decade. Political parties have campaigned vigorously across the ward, making this one of the closely watched contests in Mumbai's municipal elections.
Live updates from counting centers provide real-time information about vote trends. The electoral process demonstrates Mumbai's vibrant democratic traditions as citizens participate in choosing their local representatives.
