BMC Ward 66 Election 2026: Mumbai's Key Constituency Results and Past Trends
As Mumbai prepares for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, Ward 66 emerges as a crucial battleground. Voters in this constituency will select their corporator, shaping the city's civic leadership for the next five years. The election process draws intense interest from political parties and residents alike.
2017 Election Results: A Look Back at Ward 66
In the previous BMC elections held in 2017, Ward 66 witnessed a decisive victory. Meher Mohsin Hyder of the Indian National Congress secured the win with 11,228 votes. The candidate established a comfortable margin of 3,810 votes over the closest competitor.
The runner-up position went to Firdous Arif Shaikh from the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen. Shaikh polled 7,418 votes in that election. Several other candidates also contested the seat, contributing to a competitive race.
Complete 2017 Vote Breakdown for Ward 66
Here is the full list of candidates and their vote counts from the last BMC election in this ward:
- Meher Mohsin Hyder (Indian National Congress) - 11,228 votes
- Firdous Arif Shaikh (All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen) - 7,418 votes
- Shila Jaswantlal Shah (Bhartiya Janata Party) - 4,719 votes
- Yogeeta Yellappa Kushalkar (Shivsena) - 3,702 votes
- Karuna Hari Valodra (Independent) - 497 votes
- Noorbanu Yusuf Shaikh (Communist Party Of India - Marxist) - 369 votes
- Sanjana Sanjog Pawar (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) - 339 votes
- NOTA (None of the Above) - 278 votes
- Kausar Abubakar Shaikh (Janata Dal Secular) - 66 votes
- Durgavati Shantaram Sahani (Independent) - 47 votes
The 2017 results provide valuable context for understanding voter behavior in Ward 66. These patterns help analysts predict potential outcomes in the upcoming election.
What to Expect in the 2026 BMC Elections
Political observers anticipate keen competition in Ward 66 during the 2026 BMC elections. The constituency's past voting trends suggest a dynamic political landscape. Parties will likely focus their campaigns on local issues affecting Mumbai residents.
Live vote counting updates will become available as the election process unfolds. Voters and political analysts will monitor these trends closely. The results will determine who represents Ward 66 in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
Mumbai's civic elections always generate significant public interest. Ward 66 remains one of the constituencies drawing particular attention from all stakeholders.
