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Politics

BJP+ Wins Mumbai BMC Election for the First Time, Securing Control of India’s Richest Civic Body

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Mumbai; January 2026: In a landmark result, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has won the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election for the first time, gaining control of India’s richest civic body. The victory also reflects the alliance’s strong performance across municipal corporations in Maharashtra, where it is in the majority on most seats.



The BMC, which manages Mumbai’s vast resources and urban infrastructure, will now be governed by the BJP-led coalition, marking a significant shift in the city’s political landscape. Analysts note that this win consolidates the party’s influence in the state and highlights its electoral strategy in urban centres.

Counting trends showed the BJP-led Mahayuti emerging ahead in key wards, while the combined strength of opposition factions, including the Thackeray brothers, fell short of securing a majority. The results follow a statewide election process that saw polling across 29 municipal corporations and participation from 3.48 crore voters.

The historic BMC win is expected to impact governance priorities, urban development, and political dynamics in Mumbai, India’s financial and commercial hub, while reinforcing the BJP-led alliance’s broader dominance in Maharashtra’s local governance.

National

Maharashtra Declares January 15 Public Holiday for Municipal Corporation Elections

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The Maharashtra Government has officially declared January 15 as a public holiday in view of the upcoming Municipal Corporation elections across the state. The holiday will apply to 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts governed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

The decision has been taken under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, with powers delegated to the state government through a 1968 notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The move aims to ensure maximum voter participation by allowing citizens adequate time to exercise their democratic right.

Among the civic bodies going to the polls, the BMC holds particular political and administrative significance, as it governs India’s financial capital and manages an annual budget exceeding ₹74,000 crore, making it one of the richest municipal corporations in the country.

Elections to the BMC and 28 other civic bodies will be held on January 15, with counting of votes and declaration of results scheduled for the following day. The outcome of these elections is expected to have a significant impact on Maharashtra’s political landscape.