Mumbai BMC elections 2026: Whats open and closed on polling day- Check all details

Mumbai's richest municipal corporation, the BMC, is holding elections for 277 ward members after an eight-year gap. Over

BMC Elections 2026: From Akshay Kumar to Sachin Tendulkar, watch celebrities casting their vote and exercising their civic duty

Voting is underway across Maharashtra for 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. S

BMC Elections 2026: Akshay-Twinkle cast their vote

Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna were among the early voters in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation el

Bank holiday today: Are banks closed on January 15 for Uttarayana, Pongal, Makara Sankranti & BMC elections check list

Banks across several Indian states are closed today, January 15, 2026, for various regional festivals and local election

Akshay Kumar casts his vote for BMC elections, urges Mumbaikars to vote

Akshay Kumar cast his vote early in the BMC elections and urged citizens to participate in the democratic process. Polli

BMC Election 2026: Akshay Kumar says 'we shouldn't do dialoguebaazi' after casting his vote for Maharashtra civic polls. Watch video

2026 BMC Election: Actor Akshay Kumar on Thursday cast his vote for 2026 BMC elections at a polling station in Gandhi Sh

BMC elections: Check voting time, result date and other key details to polls of India's richest civic body

Maharashtra is voting today for 29 municipal corporations. The main contest is for Mumbai's BMC between the BJP-led Maha

BMC elections 2025: How to check your polling booth online; step-by-step guide for voters

BMC elections: Several candidates contesting from one ward & voting in another

'Marathi is my language, Hindutva our aatma': Ahead of BMC polls, Devendra Fadnavis targets UBTMNS; predicts Mahayuti sweep

In a spirited address, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lambasted the Thackeray-led coalition for igniting divisive 'Mar

Bharat Coking Coal listing deferred amid Maharashtra civic polls. Check new date

Bharat Coking Coal's IPO listing has been postponed to January 19 due to BMC elections, with the Indian stock market als

Why identity matters: More than 2/3rd candidates are Marathi-speaking

In the upcoming BMC elections, political parties in Mumbai are notably focusing on Marathi candidates, presenting them i

From split to showdown: Uddhav Thackeray faces make-or-break BMC elections; challenges ahead for Shiv Sena (UBT)

Mumbai BMC elections 2026: Full schedule, voting time and result date Check all details

As Maharashtra preps for essential municipal elections involving 29 corporations, the spotlight is on Mumbai where the B

BMC elections: Fifteen 'friendly fights' leave voters scratching their head; seat-sharing disputes spark confusion

Fifteen 'friendly fights' are creating confusion across Mumbai's BMC polls, despite major alliances. Disagreements over

BMC elections: Phase-wise counting could delay results, say candidates

BMC election candidates have voiced concerns over the phased counting of votes, fearing delays in result declarations an

BMC elections 2026: Heres the list of valid ID proofs for voting

A total of 1,700 candidates are in the fray, including 878 women and 822 men. As many as 1,03,44,315 persons -- 55,15,70

BMC elections: Netas go in for ground connect as campaigning ends

Candidates made a final push for votes in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. Motorcades and social media

BMC elections: Voter photo ID card, 12 other identity proofs valid for polling

Mumbai: Electors in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls will be required to present either a vot

BMC elections 2026: Arvind Sawant says saffron flag will fly again in Mumbai

Sawant emphasised that the party believes in bringing everyone along, noting that Mumbai has always been an inclusive ci

BMC: As Parties Talk Bangladesh, Marathi Pride, Survey Shows What Voters Want

A survey by CVoter ahead of BMC elections shows cost of living & development are biggest concerns for Mumbaikars.

Maharashtra Minister Shares Video Of Group Of Men Urging Residents To Vote Against BJP

Rane shared a video, showing a group of men urging votes against BJP and a candidate accused of stopping azan ahead of B

BMC elections: the rise of fluid alliances | Explained

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, scheduled for January 15, represent a high-stakes battle for control o

Its time to practise what you preach

With the BMC elections scheduled for Thursday, our sutradhaars share their well-researched wishlist, hoping that elected

BMC elections: 705 polling booths to come up inside housing societies in Mumbai

Thackeray brothers reunite after 20 years: What it means for Maharashtra politics | Pulse Maharastra

The reunion of the Thackeray brothers after two decades has reshaped Maharashtra politics ahead of the Mumbai BMC electi

Mumbai BMC elections 2026: Full schedule, voting time and results

The State Election Commission (SEC) announced that the elections for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including

BMC elections see candidate proliferation in slum clusters; 18 wards see 15+ contenders, vote split may favour bigger parties

Mumbai's BMC elections are seeing a surge in candidates, particularly in areas with homogeneous voter bases like slum cl

BMC elections see candidate proliferation in slum clusters in Mumbai

BMC elections: BJP, Shiv Sena Mahayuti alliance releases manifesto; infrastructure, women development take centre stage

The Mahayuti alliance has unveiled its manifesto for the BMC elections. Key promises include building 30-35 lakh homes u

BMC polls: Speakers brother declares Rs 124 cr in assets

Makrand Narwekar, brother of Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, declared assets worth Rs 124.4 crore for the B

BMC Elections 2026: Mumbai Wants Hindu Marathi Mayor, Says Fadnavis | Exclusive

Speaking about the BMC elections, Fadnavis predicted a decisive win for the ruling alliance and reiterated his belief th

Working against party line: BJP suspends 26 functionaries, rebel candidates for 6 years ahead of BMC polls

Mumbai BJP has suspended 26 office bearers, including former corporators, for six years for not cooperating with Mahayut

BMC polls: One-on-one fights in at least 11 wards, to test local equations

BMC elections are set for a tight contest with 1,700 candidates, featuring multi-cornered fights in most wards. However,

BMC elections: Former mayor Kishori Pednekar relies on past work; promises to pursue cluster redevpt

Want to contest BMC poll? Pen essay on your plans, aspirants told

For the first time in BMC elections, candidates had to submit essays detailing local development plans, a requirement in

Social worker files appeal after nomination rejection for BMC elections

SP candidate withdraws from fray in Govandi; supports Congress nominee

Sufiyan Vanu is Congress candidate from the ward. BMC elections will be held on January 15

3rd-Gen Thackerays Finalising Alliance Manifesto, Focus On Housing, Health

With the withdrawal of nomination forms complete, the stage is now set for a high-octane campaign battle between the BJP

BMC elections 2026: Junior auditor suspended for misconduct, poll obstruction

The suspended auditor, Deepak Johare, who worked with the civic body`s finance department, was deputed to the central el

BMC elections: SEC seeks report after nominations rejected in three Colaba wards

An official said the issue pertains to wards numbered 225, 226, and 227 in the Colaba constituency, where kin of BJP lea

BMC polls shake-up: Why BJP denied tickets to almost 40% of its 2017 corporators; some rebel, others fall in line

The BJP has dropped nearly 40% of its 2017 corporators for the upcoming BMC elections, making way for new faces and defe

Close associate of Aaditya Thackeray quits, set to join BJP

Sources said Ms. Devrukhkar-Sheth was asked to prepare herself for the BMC elections as the party was planning to field

BMC elections in Mumbai: Neta husbands find strongholds reserved for women, pitch their wives into the fray

There was bit of fight over tickets among workers: BJP's Girish Mahajan on seat-sharing for BMC polls

Internal discontent brews within the BJP over limited tickets for municipal elections, with over 1,000 aspirants vying f

BMC polls: BJP to contest 137 seats, Shinde-led Sena gets 90, as they finally agree on seat-sharing

MUMBAI: After a week of negotiations, the BJP has agreed to offer 90 seats to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Bri

Ahead of January 15 BMC elections, NCP (SP) Mumbai chief Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP

Rakhi Jadhav, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) Mumbai president, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. This move comes j

Uddhav Thackeray banks on his work during Covid-19, urges people to vote for Sena (UBT) in BMC election

MUMBAI: Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has decided to bank on the Covid-19 period work during his te

NCP announces list of 37 candidates for BMC elections

The Ajit Pawar-led NCP has released its first list of 37 candidates for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

Shiv Sena, BJP seat-sharing talks for BMC polls in final stages, says Minister

Shiv Sena and BJP's seat-sharing talks for the BMC elections are in the final stages, with both parties set to contest a

BJP-Sena Finalise Seat-Sharing In 200 Wards For BMC Elections: Sources

The BJP and Shiv Sena have nearly finalised their seat-sharing arrangements as Mumbai gears up for the Brihanmumbai Muni

Samajwadi Party Releases First List Of 21 Candidates For BMC Elections

Samajwadi Party, led by Abu Azmi, announced its first list of 21 candidates for the BMC elections, confirming an indepen

Congress gambit to go solo in BMC polls reshapes Opposition contest in Mumbai

The Congress has opted to contest the BMC elections independently, fracturing the opposition and creating a multi-corner

Thackerays have joined hands after 20 years, but many challenges loom on the road to the BMC

The Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj have formally announced an alliance for the BMC and other municipal corporation ele

Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS announce alliance ahead of Mumbai civic polls

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) boss Raj Thackeray on Wednesday anno

Deadlock in MahaYuti over seat share, Shinde ups ante

MUMBAI: The deadlock within the Mahayuti alliance over seat-sharing for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ele

BMC elections: BJP-Sena seat talks drag on over numbers

Discussions between the BJP and Shiv Sena for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections are stalled. The

BMC elections: BJP-Sena seat talks drag on over numbers

Discussions between the BJP and Shiv Sena for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections are stalled. The

Nomination process for BMC elections begins; major parties yet to announce candidates

Nomination filing for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections commenced Tuesday, with major parties still

Tourist Party: Uddhav Sena Leader Slams Congress Ahead Of Mumbai Polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey took a swipe at the Congress, calling it a ourist party and asserting that it h

Shiv Sena (UBT) seeks alliance with Congress ahead of upcoming BMC polls

MUMBAI: Following its defeat in the Maharashtra local body elections, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay

Mumbai Congress discusses possible alliance with Prakash Ambedkar's VBA

A Congress team recently engaged with Prakash Ambedkar, head of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, focusing on the pivotal Mumbai m

MahaYuti seat sharing formula finalised 150:50:27 for BMC election

MUMBAI: The BJP has finalised a seat-sharing formula of 150:50:27 for the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

Mumbai Diary | Blood ties trump power politics in Pawar family

All in blood and family, uncle Ajit Pawar and nephew Rohit Pawar recently flew together in one private jet from Mumbai t

BMC Elections announced after 4 years: Mumbai votes on Jan 15, counting Jan 16

BMC elections date: Mumbai to vote on January 15; counting on January 16

Voting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections is set for January 15, 2026. Counting of votes will take pla

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former BMC Corporator Tejasvee Abhishek Ghosalkar joins BJP

Shivsena (UBT) leader Tejaswi Ghosalkar, a former BMC corporator and widow of the late Abhishek Ghosalkar, has joined th

BJP, Shinde's Sena bury the hatchet, to contest high-voltage BMC elections together as part of Mahayuti

The BJP and Shiv Sena have decided to bury their differences and contest the polls to Asia's largest civic body -- the B

Ahead Of Mumbai Civic Body Polls, 'Credit' War Over Ladki Bahin Scheme

With the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation or BMC elections round the corner, political parties are sharpening their el

BJP likely to ditch Ajit Pawar-led NCP in BMC elections over Nawab Malik row

MUMBAI: In a bid to consolidate its Hindu vote bank, the BJP has decided to drop the Ajit Pawar-led NCP as an ally for t

Cracks emerge in Maha Vikas Aghadi, Congress plans to contest BMC elections solo

Crack have emerged in the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra, with the Congress planning to contest the BMC elect

Over 19,000 Bogus Votes: Aaditya Thackeray Alleges Voter List Manipulation In Mumbais Worli

Aaditya Thackeray alleged major discrepancies in Worli voter lists, citing gender mismatches, duplicate EPICs, and bogus

United MahaYuti to contest BMC polls

MUMBAI: With the Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, reportedly warming up to each other and hints of a possible alliance

Congress Leader Rules Out Alliance With Uddhav, Raj For BMC Poll

Mr. Jagtap said, This is a battle of grassroots workers. I have said that we should contest alone. I am not the only per

Congress Distances Itself From Sena (UBT)MNS Alliance Talk

Mr. Chennithala attended a party meeting of all senior leaders at Santacruz in Mumbai. The primary agenda of the meeting