BMC Election Results 2026 Live: BJP–Shiv Sena Alliance Gains Early Lead
Early counting trends from the Maharashtra civic body elections indicate a strong performance by the Bharatiya Janata Party–Shiv Sena alliance. As votes are being counted across 29 municipal bodies, the BJP is leading in 965 wards, while its alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 275 wards, according to trends available till 1:45 pm.
Mumbai remains the key battleground, drawing significant attention as the Thackeray brothers have come together in an attempt to regain their political ground and challenge the BJP-led alliance. Initial leads from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) show the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance ahead in 115 wards, while the Thackeray-led grouping is leading in 78 wards.
Vote counting is ongoing, and the final results are expected to provide clearer insights into the political landscape across Maharashtra’s civic bodies.
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