Congress’ Tulip Miranda wins Bandra East by 7 votes as Mahayuti sweeps BMC
Meanwhile, at the city level, the Mahayuti registered a commanding victory, winning 120 seats in the BMC, well above the majority mark of 114. Of these, the BJP secured 93 seats, while the Shinde-led Shiv Sena won 27.
PM Modi on Maharashtra civic poll results: 'NDA’s bond with people of Maharashtra has deepened'
Thanking the people, PM Modi wrote, “the dynamic people of the state bless the NDA’s agenda of pro-people good governance.”
BMC blow for MNS and dilution of brand Raj Thackeray
MNS's throwback rhetoric to the Shiv Sena’s early years, including slogans like 'hatao lungi, bajao pungi', did not woo voters, particularly in cosmopolitan centres such as Mumbai and Pune.
Amit Shah hails BJP-Shiv Sena's 'resounding victory' in Maharashtra civic polls: 'People have faith in PM Modi'
In a post on X, Amit Shah said the verdict reflected people’s confidence in governance focused on welfare and growth, and thanked voters across the state for their backing.
Both daughters of ex-gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli lose BMC polls
After initially enjoying the backing of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, a rift in the mid-1990s prompted Gawli to form his own political outfit.
Uddhav vs Shinde: What BMC results say about battle for Bal Thackeray’s legacy
Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) outperformed the Eknath Shinde faction in the BMC election, but failed to win the prestigious BMC election
Mumbai ka king kaun? BMC verdict crowns Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra's undisputed power centre
The victory in the BMC polls has allowed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to consolidated his position as the state’s most powerful political figure, even as the Thackerays suffer their biggest civic setback in decades.
Down but not out: Why Uddhav Thackeray still matters in Mumbai despite BMC setback
While the UBT is no longer the city’s dominant political force, its ability to stay in contention against a formidable combination of the BJP and the Shinde-led Sena represents a notable political achievement for Uddhav.
10 takeaways from BMC election results: Mumbaicha new Raja, 'unsettled' Sena debate, end of Thackeray reign
The result of the prestigious civic body election will have wider ramifications on the politics of Maharashtra, where BJP has steadly marked its dominance.
BMC election result: BJP-Sena's Mahayuti eye historic win, setback for Thackerays
Voting for the 227-member civic body, India's largest and richest, concluded on Thursday amid tight security.
Maharashtra Civic Election Results: Complete list of all 29 municipal corporations
Here is the complete list results of all 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra:
52.94% turnout recorded in Mumbai civic polls; down from 55.53% in 2017
According to data released by the civic body, ward number 114 in suburban Bhandup recorded the highest turnout at 64.53 per cent, while ward number 227 in south Mumbai’s Colaba area reported the lowest turnout at 20.88 per cent.
Pune Election Results Live: BJP takes strong lead in Pawar bastion, ahead in over 90 seats against united NCP's 25
Get the latest Pune PMC Election 2026 results, live vote counting trends and the full list of winning candidates here.
BMC Election Results Live Updates: BJP-led Mahayuti secures majority, BJP emerges single largest with 93 seats
Maharashtra BMC Elections Result live:Visuals from Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai showed party workers celebrating as trends indicated the BJP–Shiv Sena-led Mahayuti pulling ahead.
Punjab CM Mann appears before Akal Takht Secretariat to clarify remarks on Sikh traditions
Asked about the comments made by the jathedar last week on certain videos circulating on social media, Mann claimed they were fake or AI-generated, which “could be verified in any forensic lab”.
About 50% turnout in Maharashtra civic polls; ink row leaves 'indelible' mark, SEC orders probe
Vote count will begin at 10 am on Friday.
'There is definitely some tampering': Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab on BMC polls
Responding to the allegations, Maharashtra State Election Commissioner DT Waghmare rejected claims of wrongdoing related to the ink.
BMC election exit poll results: Pollsters predict clear majority for BJP-Sena, setback for Thackeray cousins
The exit poll has predicted 138 seats for the Mahayuti in the 227-member civic body and 69 for Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS.
'Come everyone’: ED cites WhatsApp chats to allege TMC role in courtroom chaos
The central agency placed screenshots from a WhatsApp group titled “Legal Minds” before the court. One message, written in Bengali, read: “Today 09.01.2026, Court No. 5, Item No. 10. Come everyone.”
Pune PMC, PCMC civic poll results: Will Pawars dent BJP's dominance? What to watch out for on counting day
Nearly two and a half years after the NCP split in 2023, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the NCP (Sharad Pawar) have come together to fight the elections together.
Setback for Mamata as SC stays FIR against ED officials in Kolkata I-PAC raids case
The top court asks authorities to preserve CCTV footage of events that happened during the raids.
'Time for amicable divorce': Sajad Lone seeks Kashmir's separation from Jammu
Amid controversy over a National Law University's location, Kashmir leader Sajad Lone has suggested that the time may have come to rethink the administrative relationship between Jammu and Kashmir.
SC calls Mamata, ED face-off over Kolkata raids 'very serious matter': 'Did HC turn into Jantar Mantar?'
SG Mehta argued that the ED was not a mere organ of the government and the material recovered was not used for personal purposes.
Legacy on the line: Why BMC elections are a make-or-break for Uddhav Thackeray
While the BMC elections have largely to do with civic issues for the city and suburbs of Mumbai, it also sees a huge political campaign. The messaging often has an impact across the country.
Mohan Bhagwat cautions voters against NOTA: 'Vote for best available option'
Warning against political instability, Bhagwat said that rejecting all options could lead to disorder.
