BMC Ward 195 Election 2026: Complete Results and Analysis
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Ward 195 election results for 2026 have been officially declared. Voters in this important Mumbai constituency have selected their corporator through the democratic process. This election determines local civic leadership for the next five-year term.
2026 Election Outcome and Vote Counting Details
Election officials completed the vote counting process for Ward 195. The final tally reveals which candidate secured victory. Political observers watched this ward closely due to its historical significance in Mumbai's municipal politics.
Live counting updates showed steady trends throughout the day. The winning candidate emerged with a clear lead as ballot boxes were opened and votes were counted systematically.
Historical Context: 2017 Election Results
To understand current voting patterns, we must examine previous election data. The 2017 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election in Ward 195 produced these results:
- Winner: Santosh Namdeo Kharat from Shivsena
- Votes Secured: 10,811 votes
- Victory Margin: 5,973 votes over the nearest competitor
The runner-up position went to Sushil Sakharam Shilwant of Bhartiya Janata Party. He received 4,838 votes in that election.
Complete 2017 Candidate Performance
Several candidates contested the 2017 Ward 195 election. Their vote counts provide insight into party strength and voter preferences:
- Santosh Namdeo Kharat (Shivsena) - 10,811 votes
- Sushil Sakharam Shilwant (BJP) - 4,838 votes
- Mangesh Parshuram Kasalkar (MNS) - 2,898 votes
- Ajay Kishor Shinde (Congress) - 2,645 votes
- Vanita Vasant Insulkar (NCP) - 2,603 votes
Other candidates received smaller vote shares. The NOTA (None of the Above) option attracted 548 votes in that election cycle.
Political Significance and Voter Trends
Ward 195 represents a microcosm of Mumbai's diverse political landscape. The 2017 results demonstrated strong support for the winning candidate, who secured more than double the votes of the second-place contender.
Political analysts study these patterns to understand shifting allegiances. The margin of victory in 2017 suggested consolidated support for the winning party in that electoral period.
As Mumbai prepares for new civic leadership, Ward 195 remains a bellwether constituency. Its voting behavior often reflects broader trends across the city's municipal elections.
The 2026 results continue this important democratic tradition. Voters have made their choice clear through the ballot box, shaping Mumbai's governance for the coming years.
