Maharashtra Civic Body Elections: Counting Underway
Vote counting has begun for the Maharashtra civic body elections, which took place on January 15, 2026. The elections encompass 29 municipal corporations across the state.
Key Cities and Voter Turnout
The voter turnout in Mumbai was 52.94%. Ward number 114 in Bhandup recorded the highest turnout at 64.53%, while ward number 227 in Colaba had the lowest at 20.88%. Pune recorded a voter turnout of 52.42%.
Other key cities and their voter turnout include:
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: 59.82%
- Pimpri-Chinchwad: 57.71%
- Navi Mumbai: 57.15%
- Vasai-Virar: 57.12%
- Thane: 55.59%
- Nagpur: 51%
- Mira-Bhayander: 48.64%
- Kalyan-Dombivli: 45%
- Nashik: 56.67%
- Kolhapur: 66.5%
Ichalkaranji recorded the highest voter turnout among the municipal corporations at 69.8%.
Early Results and Predictions
Exit polls predict a victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The BJP is reportedly leading in Pune, Nagpur and BMC. Even before the elections, the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition had already won 66 wards unopposed.
Where to Find Results
Results for the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections will be uploaded to the State Election Commission website and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation website.
Conclusion
Counting is underway for the Maharashtra civic body elections. Early trends suggest a potential BJP-Shiv Sena alliance victory. The final results will be available on the State Election Commission website.
