Pune Municipal Corporation 2026 Elections: Vote Counting, Results, and Reported Disruptions

The 2026 Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections were held on January 15, with vote counting on January 16 across 41 wards and 165 corporator seats. Various wards had multiple candidates contesting, including reserved categories for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and women. While many results were declared, some areas like Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) experienced delays in official announcements. Allegations of EVM irregularities and vote counting disruptions were reported in select wards, prompting protests and demands for recounts. Overall, the elections proceeded amid security measures and voter turnout varied across wards.