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In a stunning display of electoral strength, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has surged ahead in the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections 2026.
As vote counting commenced at 10 AM on January 16, 2026, the saffron party quickly established an “iron hold” on urban Maharashtra, leading in 23 out of 29 municipal corporations and municipalities by noon.Early trends indicate the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance (including Shiv Sena led by Deputy CM Eknath Shinde) dominating across key urban centers.
The BJP alone was positioned strongly in hundreds of wards, with no major threats from rivals like Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), or Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
Key Highlights from Early Trends
- Statewide Surge: The Mahayuti alliance leads in most of the 29 corporations, with BJP emerging as the frontrunner in major cities.
- Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad: BJP sweeping leads, reinforcing its urban stronghold.
- Nagpur: BJP dominating with leads in a majority of wards — a significant boost for CM Fadnavis’s home turf.
- BMC (Mumbai): The high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation sees the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance crossing key thresholds, with leads in over 100 wards in ongoing counts, dealing a setback to the Thackeray cousins’ (Uddhav and Raj) reunited front.
- Overall Ward Leads: BJP ahead in over 900 wards statewide, with allies adding substantial numbers.
This rapid momentum reflects voter preference for the alliance’s development-driven agenda — focusing on housing, metro projects, transport, environment, healthcare, education, and infrastructure.The results are seen as a strong endorsement of the Fadnavis-Shinde leadership, building on their previous successes.
Opposition alliances, including Maha Vikas Aghadi components, appear to be struggling to mount a significant challenge in urban areas.As counting continues, celebrations have erupted at Mahayuti offices, with party workers hailing it as a mandate for “Viksit Maharashtra” (Developed Maharashtra). Final outcomes across all corporations are expected by evening, but the early trends point to a decisive saffron sweep in Maharashtra’s urban landscape.
Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026: Early Trends Table (as of ~1-2 PM IST, January 16, 2026)
The counting of votes for the 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra is underway, with the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance (BJP + Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena) establishing a commanding lead in most urban centers.
Early trends indicate a strong saffron surge, with BJP dominating in over 20-25 corporations and leading in hundreds of wards statewide.Here is a summary table of key trends from major corporations (based on latest available reports from various sources; note that these are preliminary and subject to change as counting progresses):
| Municipal Corporation | Total Wards/Seats | BJP / Mahayuti Leads (approx.) | Key Opposition Leads | Notes / Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brihanmumbai (BMC) | 227 | 102–118+ (BJP ~76–88, Shiv Sena ~26–31) | Shiv Sena (UBT) + MNS ~65–70, Congress ~12 | Mahayuti crosses halfway mark (114); strong momentum for first BJP mayor in Mumbai. |
| Pune (PMC) | ~165 | 50–90+ | NCP (Ajit Pawar) ~5–20, Congress ~4–7 | BJP dominating urban Pune stronghold. |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC) | ~128 | 70–74+ | NCP (Ajit Pawar) ~40 | Clear BJP edge over Pawar factions. |
| Nagpur | 151 | 74–104+ | Congress ~22–37, Shiv Sena (UBT) ~1–2 | Fadnavis’s home turf sees massive BJP leads. |
| Thane | ~131 | 21–34+ | NCP ~5–6, Shiv Sena (UBT) ~1 | Shinde’s influence strong. |
| Nashik | ~122 | 12+ | MVA-MNS ~9, others ~11 | BJP ahead in early counts. |
| Bhiwandi-Nizampur | 90 | 10–18 | Congress ~12, NCP ~8, Others ~16 | No clear majority yet; multi-cornered fight. |
| Other Key Areas (e.g., Navi Mumbai, Mira-Bhayandar, Ulhasnagar, Vasai-Virar, Panvel, Solapur, Akola, Amravati) | Varies | Strong BJP/Mahayuti dominance | Limited opposition leads | BJP leading in vast majority of these. |
Statewide Snapshot:
- Mahayuti (BJP + Shiv Sena): Leading in 23–25 out of 29 corporations; over 900–1,250+ wards overall.
- Opposition (Shiv Sena UBT + MNS + others): Trailing significantly in urban strongholds.
- Congress & NCP factions: Isolated leads in a few areas (e.g., Latur, parts of Bhiwandi), but struggling statewide.
These trends reflect voter endorsement of the Fadnavis-Shinde government’s development agenda in urban Maharashtra. Full official results from the State Election Commission are expected by evening, with celebrations already underway at Mahayuti offices.
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