BJP Retains Control in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Elections 2026

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) elections concluded with vote counting on January 16, 2026. Voter turnout was moderate, around 52.42% in Pune and 57.71% in Pimpri-Chinchwad, with some wards recording notably low participation. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led early trends and crossed majority thresholds in both civic bodies, retaining control. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), including its factions, and allied parties contested strongly but fell short despite high-profile campaigns. Several candidates were elected unopposed, and counting proceeded amid tight security and technical arrangements. Final results confirmed BJP's continued dominance in these key Maharashtra urban centers.