Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) elections for 2025-26 have seen 956 nomination papers filed across eight wards, with Nerul recording the highest number of candidates. This surge in electoral activity is accompanied by significant political realignments, as leaders switch party affiliations due to alliance compulsions, ticket denials, or development concerns. Notable shifts include former Congress spokesperson Ravindra Sawant joining the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena after being denied a ticket by the Maha Vikas Aghadi.