BMC Ward 185 Election 2026: Complete Results and Live Counting Updates
All eyes focus on Ward 185 as Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections approach. Voters in this crucial constituency prepare to elect their corporator. This decision shapes Mumbai's civic leadership for the next five years.
2017 Election Results Provide Key Insights
In the previous BMC elections held in 2017, Jagdish Makkunny Thaivalapill of Shivsena emerged victorious in Ward 185. The winning candidate secured 5,802 votes. He achieved a victory margin of 680 votes over his closest competitor.
Sanjay Rambhakt Upadhyay from Bhartiya Janata Party finished as runner-up. He polled 5,122 votes in that election. Several other candidates also contested the ward seat.
Other notable candidates from 2017 included:- Bakkiyanathan Narayan Nadar representing Indian National Congress
- Paul Raphel Naraparambil running as an Independent candidate
- Mahesh Naryan Khaire from Maharashtra Navnirman Sena
NOTA (None of the Above) received 247 votes in Ward 185 during the last election cycle. These 2017 results offer valuable context for the upcoming BMC elections. They reveal past voting patterns and party performance in this important ward.
Detailed 2017 Vote Breakdown
Here is the complete vote tally from the last Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Ward 185 election:
- Jagdish Makkunny Thaivalapill (Shivsena) - 5,802 votes
- Sanjay Rambhakt Upadhyay (Bhartiya Janata Party) - 5,122 votes
- Bakkiyanathan Narayan Nadar (Indian National Congress) - 4,847 votes
- Paul Raphel Naraparambil (Independent) - 780 votes
- Mahesh Naryan Khaire (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) - 379 votes
- Sanjay Yashwant Bhalerao (Bahujan Samaj Party) - 359 votes
- NOTA - 247 votes
- Jolly Mariasingarayan Nadar (Independent) - 171 votes
- Mohammadyusuf Vazihulkamar Khan (Samajwadi Party) - 115 votes
- Ramesh Baburao Karale (Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha Maharashtra Pradesh) - 28 votes
- Selvakumar Perimbraj Nadar (Independent) - 28 votes
2026 Election Anticipation Builds
As counting day draws nearer, Ward 185 expects intense interest from political parties and voters. The ward remains a key battleground in Mumbai's civic elections. Political analysts watch this constituency closely for voting trends and potential upsets.
Live counting updates will reveal which candidate leads in real time. The margin of victory could prove crucial in determining Mumbai's overall political landscape. Voters await results that will impact local governance and development initiatives.
Past voting patterns suggest competitive contests in this ward. The 680-vote margin from 2017 indicates relatively close competition between major parties. This history sets the stage for another potentially tight race in 2026.
Political observers note that Ward 185 results often reflect broader Mumbai voting trends. The constituency serves as a microcosm of the city's political dynamics. Its outcome could signal shifts in voter sentiment across Maharashtra's capital.
