Bahujan Vikas Aghadi Retains Vasai-Virar Control; BJP Emerges as Main Challenger in 2026 Polls

In the 2026 Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation elections, Hitendra Thakur's Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) retained control by winning 71 of 115 seats, maintaining dominance despite setbacks to some senior leaders. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the main challenger with 43 seats, marking significant gains from previous elections. Other parties, including factions of Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, failed to secure seats. The Mahayuti alliance saw localized successes, notably in Ward 18, influenced by campaign efforts targeting specific voter groups.