Vote counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections is progressing at 23 centres across Mumbai, with early trends indicating a strong performance by the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. The coalition, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena faction led by Eknath Shinde, has crossed the crucial threshold of 114 seats required for a majority in the 227-member civic body.
These developments mark a significant reversal for the alliance between Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), which is trailing substantially in the city where the Thackeray family has long held influence.
Final results are anticipated by late evening on January 16, 2026, as counting continues amid tight security arrangements.
The latest available trends show the following party-wise leads:
- BJP: Leading in 90 seats
- Shiv Sena (Shinde faction): Leading in 25 seats
- Shiv Sena (UBT): Leading in 58 seats
- MNS: Leading in 9 seats
- Congress: Leading in 11 seats
- NCP (Ajit Pawar faction): Leading in 0 seats
- Others: Leading in 7 seats
The BJP’s dominant position, combined with its ally’s gains, positions the Mahayuti bloc to secure control of India’s wealthiest municipal corporation. The alliance’s advance reflects a clear voter preference in key wards, dealing a notable setback to the opposition grouping that had aimed to challenge the ruling combine.
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As trends evolve, the outcome will determine the leadership of Mumbai’s civic administration and signal broader political shifts in Maharashtra. Authorities have maintained that the process remains transparent, with results expected to be declared officially once all rounds conclude.
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