BJP-Led Alliance Wins Maharashtra Municipal Elections, Gains Control of Key Corporations

The 2026 Maharashtra municipal corporation elections resulted in a decisive victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, which secured control of 25 out of 29 corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The BJP emerged as the single largest party in Mumbai with 89 seats and a 45% vote share, outperforming both the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT). The opposition, including the NCP factions and Congress, faced significant losses, prompting calls for strategic realignment. Leaders like Devendra Fadnavis credited development-focused governance and strong leadership for the win, while opposition figures highlighted vote splits and alliance challenges. The results mark a major shift in Maharashtra's political landscape, ending decades-long dominance by the Thackeray family in Mumbai and signaling new dynamics ahead of future elections.