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Maharashtra Election Results Live Updates: ISLAM party storms Malegaon with 35 seats; AIMIM surges to 21, Congress crumbles to 3
Maharashtra Election Result 2026 Live Updates: Maharashtra’s civic poll results delivered mixed signals, with AIMIM emerging as a key gainer despite internal dissent and resignations over ticket distribution. The Asaduddin Owaisi-led party won 126 seats, posting strong performances in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Vidarbha.
The BJP dominated major urban corporations, sweeping Pune Municipal Corporation with 116 seats and retaining control in Pimpri Chinchwad. It also secured power in Navi Mumbai for the first time, winning 65 seats, a sharp rise from six in 2015.
While Shiv Sena and NCP factions struggled in several cities, individual victories stood out, including a large-margin win in Thane. The elections also sparked controversy with the victory of an accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case as an Independent candidate in Jalna.
The BJP dominated major urban corporations, sweeping Pune Municipal Corporation with 116 seats and retaining control in Pimpri Chinchwad. It also secured power in Navi Mumbai for the first time, winning 65 seats, a sharp rise from six in 2015.
While Shiv Sena and NCP factions struggled in several cities, individual victories stood out, including a large-margin win in Thane. The elections also sparked controversy with the victory of an accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case as an Independent candidate in Jalna.
13:19 (IST) Jan 16
The trends suggest a clean sweep for the BJP in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. The BJP contests elections on one agenda - development. Under the leadership of PM Modi and Devendra Fadnavis, the people of Pune have voted for progress, growth, and a secure future. These trends clearly indicate that Pune will get a BJP Mayor.
Union minister of state Murlidhar Mohol
13:14 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: Gauri Lankesh murder accuse celebrates win in Jalna
Journalist Gauri Lankesh murder accused Shrikant Pangarkar celebrates his victory with supporters after winning the Jalna Municipal Corporation elections as an independent candidate.
BJP takes clear lead
Latest updates emerging from Jalna show BJP in a strong position, leading in 21 of the 65 wards declared so far. Shiv Sena and Congress are tied, each ahead in 4 wards, while other parties remain largely absent from the initial trends. The figures point to BJP’s growing influence in Jalna’s urban landscape, with the party opening up a clear gap over its rivals. However, as counting continues in the remaining wards, the final picture will depend on whether the opposition can narrow the lead.
BJP takes clear lead
Latest updates emerging from Jalna show BJP in a strong position, leading in 21 of the 65 wards declared so far. Shiv Sena and Congress are tied, each ahead in 4 wards, while other parties remain largely absent from the initial trends. The figures point to BJP’s growing influence in Jalna’s urban landscape, with the party opening up a clear gap over its rivals. However, as counting continues in the remaining wards, the final picture will depend on whether the opposition can narrow the lead.
13:04 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Election Results Live Updates: BJP leads strongly in Pimpri-Chinchwad trends
Latest trends from the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections show the BJP ahead in 74 of 128 wards, signaling a strong position in the city. The NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) is trailing with leads in 40 wards, followed by Shiv Sena with 10 wards. Parties like MNS and NCP (SP) are leading in just 1 ward each.
13:00 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Election Result Live Upates
There is big news for the Mahayuti in Maharashtra’s municipal elections. According to the trends, Mahayuti is leading in 28 municipalities. The significant point is that out of 29, BJP is ahead in 27. Meanwhile, in Malegaon, Shiv Sena (Shinde) is leading, and in Ahilya Nagar, NCP is ahead.
BMC Election Result: Official results
BJP – 17
Shiv Sena (UBT) – 9
Shiv Sena – 5
Congress – 3
MNS – 1
AIMIM – 2
Samajwadi Party – 1
NCP – 1
NOTA – 1
Maharashtra Election Result: Latest trends
BJP – 509
Shiv Sena – 150
Congress – 150
Shiv Sena UBT – 71
NCP – 64
NCP (SP) – 7
AIMIM – 25
MNS – 6
BMC Election Result: Official results
BJP – 17
Shiv Sena (UBT) – 9
Shiv Sena – 5
Congress – 3
MNS – 1
AIMIM – 2
Samajwadi Party – 1
NCP – 1
NOTA – 1
Maharashtra Election Result: Latest trends
BJP – 509
Shiv Sena – 150
Congress – 150
Shiv Sena UBT – 71
NCP – 64
NCP (SP) – 7
AIMIM – 25
MNS – 6
12:37 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: Major clash in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
A major clash broke out in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar ahead of vote counting. Allegations have surfaced that police used lathicharge on party workers. Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat stated, “Today is the day of vote counting. When our workers were approaching the center, around 100 police personnel reportedly lathi-charged them, causing serious injuries. Action must be taken. Police should use their strength against criminals, not party workers. This is a misuse of power. We are filing an MLC against them.”
12:13 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 Live: Latest trends
In the latest Maharashtra election trends, BJP is leading with 509 seats. Shiv Sena and Congress are both showing 150 leads in seats each. Shiv Sena UBT ahead in 71 seats, while NCP is at 64 and NCP (SP) at 7. AIMIM has 25 seats, and MNS is at 6. These numbers reflect the current trends and indicate BJP’s strong position compared to other parties. The results show a competitive race between Shiv Sena, Congress, and the NCP factions, with smaller parties like AIMIM and MNS holding a limited number of seats. Final outcomes may change as counting progresses, but BJP appears to be in a dominant position based on this snapshot.
12:01 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: Nagpur trends at 11:30am - BJP marches toward landslide
Latest trends from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections indicate a sweeping performance by the BJP. The party is leading in 74 of the total 151 wards, putting it firmly on course for a decisive victory. The trends suggest a near clean sweep, reflecting strong voter support across the city. The Congress is trailing with leads in 21 wards, while the Shiv Sena and NCP are marginally ahead in just one ward each. No other parties or independents are leading so far. The emerging picture highlights the BJP’s growing dominance in Nagpur’s civic politics as counting continues.
11:49 (IST) Jan 16
Navi Mumbai sees neck-and-neck contest between BJP and Shiv Sena
Latest updates emerging from the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections indicate a tight and closely watched contest between Mahayuti alliance partners BJP and the Shiv Sena which are fighting the poll independently. Of the 111 wards in Navi Mumbai, results and trends are available for 57 wards so far, with both major parties running almost neck and neck. The BJP has taken a narrow lead, emerging ahead in 29 wards, while the Shiv Sena is close behind with leads in 27 wards. The Shiv Sena (UBT) has managed to secure a lead in just one ward.
11:41 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Election Results Live Updates: BJp leads as trends emerge from 1,167 wards
Latest trends from the Maharashtra civic body elections have emerged from 1,167 wards, indicating a clear lead for the BJP across the state. According to the latest figures, the BJP is ahead in 531 wards, consolidating its position in several key municipal corporations and urban centres. The Shiv Sena is in second place with leads in 158 wards, closely followed by the Congress, which is ahead in 152 wards. The Shiv Sena (UBT) faction has secured leads in 74 wards, while the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is also leading in 74 wards, reflecting a mixed performance for the opposition alliance. Meanwhile, the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) is ahead in 10 wards. The AIMIM has shown a notable presence with leads in 25 wards, particularly in select pockets, while the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is ahead in six wards. Other parties and independents together are leading in 136 wards.
11:28 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: Nagpur Civic Polls trends show BJP ahead
Latest trends from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation show the BJP firmly in the lead, strengthening its position in one of Maharashtra’s key urban battlegrounds. Of the 151 wards, results or leads are available for 88 wards so far. The BJP is ahead in 65 wards, indicating a commanding performance. The Congress trails at a distant second with leads in 22 wards, while the Shiv Sena has managed to edge ahead in just one ward. The emerging picture suggests a decisive advantage for the BJP as counting progresses, though results from the remaining wards are still awaited.
11:25 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: BJP ahead in 26 wards, AIMIM gains in 14
In Nanded Waghala Municipal Corporation, the AIMIM is putting a tough fight chasing the BJP. While BJP has emerged ahead in 26 wards, the AIMIM is leading in 14 wards followed by the Shiv Sena which is ahead in 10 wards.
11:16 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Election Result 2026 LIVE: Who’s ahead in trends across 694 wards
Latest trends from 694 wards in the Maharashtra municipal elections show the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging as the clear front-runner. The BJP is leading in 383 wards, indicating a strong performance across urban centres. The Shiv Sena follows at a distant second with leads in 88 wards, while the Congress is ahead in 83 wards. The Shiv Sena (UBT) faction is leading in 49 wards, and the NCP has taken the lead in 43 wards. The NCP (SP) is ahead in 10 wards, AIMIM in 5, and the MNS in 4 wards. Other parties and independents are leading in 29 wards, reflecting a fragmented contest in several pockets.
11:05 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: Shiv Sena leads in Thane civic polls
The BJP and ally Shiv Sena were ahead in high-stakes Mumbai municipal corporation elections as per early trends, after counting of votes began Friday morning.
While there was no official confirmation from the State Election Commission, TV channels said BJP was leading in 16 of the 227 wards in Mumbai, while Shiv Sena, led by Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, was ahead in 10 wards. The counting of votes began at 10am. The Thackeray cousins, who reunited after two decades ahed of Thursday’s poll, were behind the ruling alliance in Mumbai, with the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-UBT ahead in 10 and Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) ahead in 6 seats.
While there was no official confirmation from the State Election Commission, TV channels said BJP was leading in 16 of the 227 wards in Mumbai, while Shiv Sena, led by Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, was ahead in 10 wards. The counting of votes began at 10am. The Thackeray cousins, who reunited after two decades ahed of Thursday’s poll, were behind the ruling alliance in Mumbai, with the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-UBT ahead in 10 and Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) ahead in 6 seats.
11:02 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: Pune early trends show BJP in pole position
Early trends from the Pune Municipal Corporation have emerged for 66 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading decisively in 44 seats, indicating a strong performance in the city. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is ahead in 16 seats, while the Shiv Sena is leading in 4 seats. The Congress has secured a lead in 1 seat, and the Shiv Sena (UBT faction) is also ahead in 1 seat. These trends suggest a clear advantage for the BJP in Pune as counting continues.
11:00 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results 2026 Live: Nagpur early trends show BJP in driving seat in 35 wards
Early trends from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation show the BJP emerging strongly as counting progresses. Of the 151 wards in the civic body, results or leads have been declared in 52 wards so far. The BJP is leading in 35 wards, giving it a decisive early advantage in one of Maharashtra’s key urban centres. The Congress is trailing at a distant second with leads in 15 wards, while the Shiv Sena has managed to move ahead in just 2 wards. These initial trends suggest that the BJP is well placed to retain its dominance in Nagpur, though results from the remaining wards will be crucial in determining the final outcome.
10:49 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 Live: EC gaslighting citizens, says Rahul Gandhi
As the vote counting is in progress across 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission amid the ongoing controversy over indelible ink, accusing the poll body of “gaslighting citizens” and undermining public trust in democratic institutions. In a post on X, Gandhi said that the Election Commission’s handling of the issue reflected how trust in India’s democracy has “collapsed”. He further termed “vote chori” (vote theft) as an anti-national act, asserting that any attempt to manipulate the electoral process strikes at the very foundation of democracy.
10:44 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 Live: Congress ahead in 17 seats in Kolhapur
Early trends from 44 of Kolhapur’s 81 wards show a tight contest, with the Congress leading in 17 seats, narrowly ahead of the BJP, which is ahead in 15 seats. The Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) has taken the lead in 7 wards, while the NCP is ahead in 3 seats. The Shiv Sena (UBT) is leading in 2 wards, according to the latest counting updates.
10:33 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 Live: BJP ahead in 32 seats in Pune
In a crucial contest in Pune Municipal Corporation, the BJP has taken a lead in 32 seats while the NCP faction is leading in 14 seats while Congress is ahead in two seats.
Pimpri-Chinchwad Trends: BJP 12, NCP 9, NCP (SP) 2
Pimpri-Chinchwad Trends: BJP 12, NCP 9, NCP (SP) 2
10:20 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: BJP takes early lead in Nagpur
Early trends from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation indicate the BJP is leading in 10 seats as counting gains momentum.
Nagpur has historically been a BJP stronghold. In the 2017 civic polls, the party swept 108 of the 151 seats, securing a decisive majority. Congress emerged a distant second with 29 seats, followed by BSP with 10, Shiv Sena with 2 and NCP with just one seat.
The 2017 elections recorded a voter turnout of 53.72%, with active participation from both men and women. Around 5.90 lakh men and 5.34 lakh women exercised their franchise.
A notable feature of the last civic polls was the high NOTA count, with 94,759 voters choosing the ‘None of the Above’ option, signalling visible voter discontent despite the BJP’s sweeping victory.
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Nagpur has historically been a BJP stronghold. In the 2017 civic polls, the party swept 108 of the 151 seats, securing a decisive majority. Congress emerged a distant second with 29 seats, followed by BSP with 10, Shiv Sena with 2 and NCP with just one seat.
The 2017 elections recorded a voter turnout of 53.72%, with active participation from both men and women. Around 5.90 lakh men and 5.34 lakh women exercised their franchise.
A notable feature of the last civic polls was the high NOTA count, with 94,759 voters choosing the ‘None of the Above’ option, signalling visible voter discontent despite the BJP’s sweeping victory.
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10:11 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: Nagpur civic battle, independent surge and urban verdict seen as preview of 2029 assembly elections
In Nagpur Municipal Corporation, this time the contest is a direct fight between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). A total of 993 candidates are in the fray in Nagpur, including 585 men and 408 women. The election has also seen a significant surge in independent candidates, with 236 contestants running without party affiliation — many of them rebels who were denied tickets by major political parties. More broadly, polling held on January 15, 2026, across Maharashtra’s 29 municipal corporations is being viewed as far more than a contest for local power. Political observers see these civic elections as a crucial signal ahead of the 2029 assembly elections. Analysts say the results announced today will offer key insights into the future direction of state politics. Coming after the Lok Sabha and assembly elections, these urban polls are widely being described as a “semi-final” ahead of 2029. The verdict is expected to indicate whether the BJP-led alliance can retain its dominance in urban centres or if the Maha Vikas Aghadi is staging a comeback in Maharashtra’s cities.
10:06 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: State has entered era of `strange relations', says J&K CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said Maharashtra has entered an era of "strange relations" where friends and enemies swap roles in the battle for the local body polls. The ongoing elections have seen the rival NCP factions coming together in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, while there was a post-poll alliance of BJP, Congress and NCP in Ambernath council and that of BJP and AIMIM in Akot. The leadership of both the BJP and Congress, however, said they did not approve of these tie-ups. "There were no friends, no enemies. Friends became enemies and enemies became friends. And strange relations were formed," Abdullah told reporters while describing the current political atmosphere in the state. He was speaking to reporters after visiting the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) in Mumbai. "Somewhere Congress and BJP shook hands. Somewhere BJP and AIMIM shook hands. Somewhere two parts of one party came together again. What will be the impact of all this on the results? I am also waiting impatiently," he added. Responding to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remark that voting is essential for a healthy democracy, Abdullah said public participation is key to driving change, and it begins with citizens stepping out to vote.
10:00 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: Statewide voter turnout may hit 60%, say election officials; small cities shine
The small city of Ichalkaranji registered an impressive 69.8% voter turnout, the highest among the 29 municipal corporations that went to polls on Thursday.
State election officials said they expect overall voter turnout to be near 60%, higher than previous years. Official turnout figures in Nashik and Kolhapur were announced later in the day. In Nashik, it was 56.6% while Kolhapur registered 66.5%.
By Thursday evening, poll officials estimated Pune city had nearly 54% and 58% in Pimpri Chinchwad. Mumbai had clocked an impressive 52%, with the larger Mumbai metropolitan region also reporting good turnouts. Among other corporations, Ahilyanagar was provisionally at 64%, Malegaon at 63%, Jalgaon (53%) and Dhule at 52%. In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, turnout was 59.8%. As of 5.30pm, Nagpur had 52% turnout, Akola 55.6%, Amravati 53.7%. State election commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said he expected the voting percentage to be higher by 5% from previous municipal corporation elections. “It was around 55% in the last elections and it is likely to go up to 60% in these polls,” he said.
State election officials said they expect overall voter turnout to be near 60%, higher than previous years. Official turnout figures in Nashik and Kolhapur were announced later in the day. In Nashik, it was 56.6% while Kolhapur registered 66.5%.
By Thursday evening, poll officials estimated Pune city had nearly 54% and 58% in Pimpri Chinchwad. Mumbai had clocked an impressive 52%, with the larger Mumbai metropolitan region also reporting good turnouts. Among other corporations, Ahilyanagar was provisionally at 64%, Malegaon at 63%, Jalgaon (53%) and Dhule at 52%. In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, turnout was 59.8%. As of 5.30pm, Nagpur had 52% turnout, Akola 55.6%, Amravati 53.7%. State election commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said he expected the voting percentage to be higher by 5% from previous municipal corporation elections. “It was around 55% in the last elections and it is likely to go up to 60% in these polls,” he said.
09:58 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results 2026 Live: Vote counting in 10 locations in Nagpur
Nagpur Municipal Corporation commissioner and election officer Abhijit Chowdhury says, "For counting, we have arrangements at 10 different locations corresponding to 10 different zones. At each counting location, there are 20 tables where EVM counting will take place. In addition, in zones, there will be 4 tables each for counting postal ballots... All preparations have been completed, and the counting process will begin at 10 am. Counting for all wards will start simultaneously."
09:51 (IST) Jan 16
Results from today’s counting across Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Baramati, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Latur and Kolhapur are expected to significantly shape Maharashtra’s political landscape ahead of future elections. Voter turnout reported in key corporations.
09:38 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: Navi Mumbai leads in MMR with 57% turnout, Thane at 54%
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NNMC) and Panvel recorded the highest voter turnout — an estimated 58% — in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) even as confusion over missing voter names were reported across the region. In the last NNMC elections, held a decade ago in 2015, the turnout was much lower at 49%.Several other MMR corporations, including Vasai-Virar and Kalyan-Dombivli, also saw slightly higher turnouts than previous civic polls, according to estimates provided Thursday night. However, Bhiwandi and Ulhasnagar appeared to see reduced turnout. In deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde’s bastion of Thane, turnout was around 54%. But polling across several wards in that city was marred by allegations of bogus voting, delays and technical glitches. Complaints about missing names from electoral rolls, changes in polling stations, difficulty in navigating the multi-panel voting system and snags in electronic voting machines were reported throughout the day. Several voters said they left the booths without casting their ballots due to delays.
09:25 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results 2026 Live: 65 Mahayuti candidates elected unopposed
The BJP and its Mahayuti allies have secured 65 seats unopposed in the Maharashtra civic polls, even as opposition parties alleged that the ruling combine used threats and money to compel candidates to withdraw.
09:24 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: Kolhapur shines with turnout of 66.5% in civic polls
The southern Maharashtra city of Kolhapur known for its fiery tambda rassa showed its zest by leading the state with a 66.5% voter turnout in the municipal corporation elections held on Thursday, according to State Election Commission (SEC) data. According to the SEC’s projections around 10.30pm, the overall state average is likely to be 60%. Till 3.30pm, the average voter turnout for the 29 municipal corporations was 41.1%, official data showed. The final figures were not released till the time of going to press. State election commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said he expected the voting percentage to be about 5% higher than the previous municipal corporation elections.
09:17 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: Vasai-Virar, Kalyan-Dombivli see higher turnout
Several other MMR corporations, including Vasai-Virar and Kalyan-Dombivli, also saw slightly higher turnouts than previous civic polls, according to estimates provided Thursday night. However, Bhiwandi and Ulhasnagar appeared to see reduced turnout.
09:05 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: In MMR, Navi Mum jumps to 57%, Ulhas drops to 45%
While most municipal corporations in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) recorded voter turnouts similar to or a little lower than previous elections, Navi Mumbai saw turnout rise from about 48% last time (2015), to 57%— highest in the region Thursday. Panvel too recorded 57% polling, up from 54.8% last time. At the other end, Ulhasnagar recorded 45% polling, down from 50% nine years ago. In Deputy CM Eknath Shinde’s bastion of Thane, the turnout was 54%. But polling across several wards in that city was marred by allegations of bogus voting, delays and technical glitches. Voter turnout was relatively low until the early afternoon in many satellite cities. By the end of the day, Mira Bhayander and Kalyan-Dombivali recorded 50% polling. In KDMC Panel No. 29, extra police were deployed following clashes between workers of the competing BJP and Sena parties in recent days. Bhiwandi recorded 53.4% turnout.
08:41 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results Live: You will realise that history is being made by the Mahayuti, says Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC
We welcome the exit polls but tomorrow, post 12 o'clock you will realise that history is being made by the Mahayuti, based on the sheer developmental agenda of Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis. There are certain people who choose to work from home and people have rejected that. They have only chosen the people who work on the ground, and to make Mumbai a Viksit Mumbai and a Viksit Maharashtra, you need to have leaders like Eknath Shinde who have tirelessly toiled on the vision plan for a pothole-free Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC
08:22 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Elections Result 2026 Live: NNMC, Panvel lead MMR voting with 58% turnout
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NNMC) and Panvel recorded the highest voter turnout — an estimated 58% — in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) even as confusion over missing voter names were reported across the region. In the last NNMC elections, held a decade ago in 2015, the turnout was much lower at 49%.
08:02 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results Live: Names missing, first-timers voters face confusion across MMR
Voting in BMC and other civic polls proved to be a challenge for several people across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region on Thursday as they found their names missing at poll booths. Forced to go “booth-hopping”, many, including several first-timers, returned without casting their vote. Forest minister Ganesh Naik spent nearly an hour locating his name and booth in Koparkhairane, calling the arrangements a “mess”. From Pali Hill in Bandra to Powai, Lalbaug to Mulund, and from Kalina to Vasai-Virar, complaints kept pouring in through the day.
07:22 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results Live: Marker pens dropped for future polls
Amid the ink row, State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare announced that marker pens would not be used in the upcoming Zilla Parishad elections scheduled for February 5. The SEC said the decision was taken as a precautionary step to avoid any doubts about electoral integrity. Officials reiterated that the controversy would not impact the credibility of the current civic polls, as voter data and procedural checks ensure that no one can vote more than once.
07:21 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results Live: Ink controversy sparks probe
A major controversy erupted after opposition leaders alleged that the indelible ink used to mark voters’ fingers could be easily removed using sanitisers or nail polish remover. The claims raised concerns over possible double voting and electoral malpractice. In response, the State Election Commission ordered a detailed probe into the quality and application of the ink, assuring voters that safeguards were in place to prevent repeat voting through voter records.
07:21 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results Live: Poll day marred by violence
Polling day witnessed sporadic clashes between rival groups in several cities, along with allegations of bogus voting, cash distribution and voter intimidation. There were also reports of technical glitches in EVMs at a few booths, prompting temporary disruptions. While the SEC maintained that the overall process remained largely peaceful, opposition parties alleged that these incidents pointed to serious lapses in poll management and demanded accountability.
07:21 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results Live: Massive electoral exercise
The civic elections marked one of the largest urban electoral exercises in recent years. Around 3.48 crore voters were eligible to cast their ballots across 893 wards, deciding the fate of 15,931 candidates contesting 2,869 seats. Mumbai alone saw nearly 1,700 candidates in the fray. Except for Mumbai, all other corporations have multi-member wards, adding to the complexity of counting and result tabulation.
07:21 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results Live: Voter turnout lower than 2017
The State Election Commission said overall voter turnout across the 29 municipal corporations ranged between 46% and 50%, notably lower than the 2017 civic polls. Mumbai recorded around 50% polling, compared to 55.53% last time. Officials attributed the dip to voter fatigue, urban apathy and sporadic incidents during polling. Opposition parties, however, claimed that confusion, clashes and allegations of malpractice may have discouraged voters from turning out in large numbers.
07:21 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results Live: Mumbai in sharp focus
All eyes are on Mumbai, where the BMC election has emerged as the most high-stakes political battle in the state. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is locked in a fierce contest with the reunited Thackeray cousins—Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s MNS—making this election a prestige fight for control of India’s richest civic body. The outcome is expected to significantly shape Maharashtra’s political narrative ahead of the next assembly elections.
07:20 (IST) Jan 16
Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results Live: Counting begins at 10am
The counting of votes for all 29 civic bodies across Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), will begin simultaneously at 10am on Friday. Election officials have completed preparatory arrangements at counting centres, with tight security and deployment of observers. Counting will take place under CCTV surveillance, with results expected to trickle in ward by ward through the day. Given the scale of the elections and the phased counting system adopted in several cities, final outcomes for some corporations may only be declared later in the evening.
Maharashtra Election Result 2026 Live Updates: Defying internal dissent and the resignation of several key office-bearers over ticket distribution, the AIMIM posted a strong performance in Maharashtra’s civic polls, emerging as one of the notable gainers. The Asaduddin Owaisi-led party won a total of 126 seats across municipal corporations, significantly improving its footprint despite organisational turmoil under state president and former MP Syed Imtiaz Jaleel.
AIMIM’s strongest showing came in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation, where it secured 33 seats. The party also made visible gains in Vidarbha, winning 21 seats—11 in Amravati, six in Nagpur, three in Akola and one in Chandrapur.
The BJP, meanwhile, registered sweeping victories in key urban centres. In the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), the BJP won 116 of 165 seats, far ahead of the NCP (21) and Congress (15). Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) managed only three seats, while Shiv Sena (UBT) won one, with counting still underway at the time of reporting.
In Pimpri Chinchwad, the BJP retained control by winning 84 of 128 seats, compared to NCP’s 37. Shiv Sena won six seats, one seat went to an Independent, while NCP (SP) failed to open its account.
The BJP also achieved a breakthrough in Navi Mumbai, winning 65 of 111 seats, up from just six corporators in 2015, securing control of the civic body for the first time. Party observers credited forest minister Ganesh Naik for leading the turnaround after years of political struggle.
In Thane, Shiv Sena’s Mandar Keni won Ward 23D (Kalwa) by a margin of over 15,000 votes.
The results also threw up controversy, with Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the 2017 murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh and the 2018 Nalasopara arms haul case, winning as an Independent from Jalna Municipal Corporation. Pangarkar is currently out on bail in both cases.
AIMIM’s strongest showing came in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation, where it secured 33 seats. The party also made visible gains in Vidarbha, winning 21 seats—11 in Amravati, six in Nagpur, three in Akola and one in Chandrapur.
The BJP, meanwhile, registered sweeping victories in key urban centres. In the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), the BJP won 116 of 165 seats, far ahead of the NCP (21) and Congress (15). Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) managed only three seats, while Shiv Sena (UBT) won one, with counting still underway at the time of reporting.
In Pimpri Chinchwad, the BJP retained control by winning 84 of 128 seats, compared to NCP’s 37. Shiv Sena won six seats, one seat went to an Independent, while NCP (SP) failed to open its account.
The BJP also achieved a breakthrough in Navi Mumbai, winning 65 of 111 seats, up from just six corporators in 2015, securing control of the civic body for the first time. Party observers credited forest minister Ganesh Naik for leading the turnaround after years of political struggle.
In Thane, Shiv Sena’s Mandar Keni won Ward 23D (Kalwa) by a margin of over 15,000 votes.
The results also threw up controversy, with Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the 2017 murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh and the 2018 Nalasopara arms haul case, winning as an Independent from Jalna Municipal Corporation. Pangarkar is currently out on bail in both cases.
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