BMC 2026 Elections: BJP-Led Alliance Leads Mumbai's Richest Municipal Body with Record Budget

The 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections saw the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance leading in vote counts, poised to secure control of India's richest municipal body with a record budget of Rs 74,427 crore for 2025-26. This budget surpasses those of several Indian states and is nearly four times larger than Delhi's municipal budget. Despite the BMC's financial strength, the Mumbai mayor's role remains largely ceremonial, with executive powers held by the state-appointed municipal commissioner. The election outcome is viewed as significant for Maharashtra's political landscape.