The Times of India

Mumbai BMC election results 2026: Only traditional bastions back UBT-MNSs Save Marathis plank; key takeaways

In a historic attempt to unify Marathi voters in the BMC elections, the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance stumbled despite their efforts after a long hiatus. Holding onto their territories in south and central Mumbai, the Thackeray legacy struggled against the BJP's formidable push, especially in the affluent western suburbs.