2026 Ulhasnagar and Navi Mumbai Municipal Elections Show Political Family Influence

The 2026 municipal elections in Ulhasnagar and Navi Mumbai highlighted the continued influence of political families in local governance. In Ulhasnagar, the Kalani family secured multiple seats under the Shiv Sena banner, maintaining dominance across key wards despite past party shifts. In Navi Mumbai, the BJP won a majority alongside the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), with election results reflecting strong dynastic presence, including family members contesting against each other and multiple relatives elected together across wards.