BMC Election Results: BJP–Shiv Sena Alliance Leads n Mumbai As Counting Continues

The BJP–Shiv Sena alliance has taken a clear early lead in the Maharashtra civic body elections, with vote counting underway on Friday for elections to 29 municipal corporations across the State.

Initial trends indicate strong performance by the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, especially in Mumbai, where the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) results are being closely watched.

According to early figures available till 12.20 p.m., the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 741 wards across Maharashtra, while its ally, the Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, is ahead in 190 wards.

The trends suggest a favourable outcome for the ruling alliance in several key urban centres.

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In Mumbai, the BJP–Shiv Sena alliance is leading in 83 of the 227 BMC wards, giving it a strong advantage in the race to control India’s richest civic body.

The opposition alliance, led by the reunited Thackeray brothers, Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), is leading in 58 wards, according to early counting trends.

The BMC election is seen as a prestige battle, especially after a long gap since the last polls in 2017. Control of the municipal corporation is crucial due to its massive annual budget and influence over Mumbai’s civic administration.

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Elsewhere in Maharashtra, the BJP is leading in cities such as Pune, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, and Akola, while the Shiv Sena has shown a strong presence in Thane, its traditional stronghold.

The Congress and NCP factions have managed to secure leads in select wards, with Congress candidate Asha Kale registering one of the first wins in Mumbai by defeating a Shiv Sena candidate in Dharavi.

The counting process is being conducted under tight security, with election officials stating that all procedures are being followed as per State Election Commission guidelines. Final results are expected later in the day as counting progresses.