Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Maharashtra Civic Polls: BJP Eyes BMC
The campaigning for the Maharashtra civic body polls ended on Tuesday.
The big fight is for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is trying to win control of the BMC, but they face a strong challenge from the united Thackeray front.
The polls will be held on January 15, and the counting of votes will take place on January 16.
There are 2,869 seats spread across 893 wards, and 3.48 crore eligible voters will decide the fate of 15,931 candidates.
The Congress party is also contesting the elections, focusing on tackling pollution and improving the city's financial position.
The BJP and the Thackeray front have made different promises for women, and the mayor post has been a major topic in the campaign.
Campaigning for Maharashtra civic body polls ended on Tuesday, with the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance and the Thackeray front as key contenders.
The polls will be held on January 15, with counting on January 16, involving 3.48 crore eligible voters and 15,931 candidates.
The BJP is contesting 137 seats in Mumbai, while the Shiv Sena (UBT) is fielding 163 candidates, and the Congress is contesting 143 seats.
The BJP and the Thackeray front have made different promises for women, with the BJP offering a 50% concession for women in BEST bus travel and the Thackeray front offering a Rs 1,500 monthly allowance for women domestic helps and a property tax waiver.
The Congress party has focused on tackling pollution and improving the BEST fleet and the city's financial position in their manifesto.
- Who
- BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, Congress, NCP, VBA, RSP, RPI (Gavai)
- What
- Maharashtra civic body polls
- When
- January 15
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To elect members of various municipal corporations
Mahayuti Alliance
Thackeray Front
Mayor Post
Mahayuti Alliance
BJP guarantees a Hindu and Marathi mayor.
Thackeray Front
Shiv Sena (UBT) assures a Marathi mayor.
Women's Benefits
Mahayuti Alliance
Mahayuti promises 50% concession for women in BEST bus travel.
Thackeray Front
Thackeray front offers Rs 1,500 monthly allowance for women domestic helps and property tax waiver on houses up to 700 sq ft.
- Event
- Maharashtra civic body polls
- Date
- January 15
- Total Seats
- 2,869
- Total Candidates
- 15,931
- Eligible Voters
- 3.48 crore
- Mumbai Seats
- 227
- Counting Date
- January 16
Sources
Congress Will Make Comeback in Mumbai Civic Polls, says Azharuddin
Owaisi questions RSS role in India’s freedom struggle
Campaigning ends for Maharashtra civic body polls, BJP eyes BMC amid Thackerays’ challenge
Maha civic polls: Mumbai set for high-stakes battle as campaigning ends
