Four Former Shiv Sena Mayors Win BMC 2026 Elections Amid Party Split and Legal Challenges

In the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, four former Shiv Sena (UBT) mayors, including Kishori Pednekar, won their respective wards, reinforcing the party's local strength despite the recent split with the Shinde faction. Pednekar's victory in Lower Parel came amid allegations of a false affidavit and pending legal challenges. The elections mark Mumbai's first mayoral selection after a four-year gap, with parties contesting amid shifting alliances and political tensions.