Archive · 10 Jan 2026
BMC Election 2026: Key Wards and Contests
The BMC elections in Mumbai are happening soon, and many candidates have shown a big increase in their wealth.
One former mayor, Kishori Pednekar, now has assets worth Rs 5.26 crore, which is much more than before.
Meanwhile, a big political group called Mahayuti has a problem: they didn't submit candidates for four important areas, so they might lose those seats.
The elections will be on January 15, and the results will come out the next day.
Many parties are making promises to improve the city, like building new roads and making the air cleaner.
It's a big event with lots of candidates and parties trying to win.
Some areas have interesting fights, like where family members are running against each other or where parties are working together or against each other.
Kishori Pednekar, a Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate, declared assets worth Rs 5.26 crore, a 226% increase since 2017.
Mahayuti alliance failed to file candidates in four key wards, potentially losing those seats.
Voting for the BMC elections will take place on January 15, 2026, with results on January 16, 2026.
NCP and Mumbai Congress released their manifestos, promising infrastructure improvements and better air quality.
12 suspended Congress councillors joined the BJP, indicating political shifts ahead of the elections.
- Who
- Candidates in the BMC elections, including Kishori Pednekar and the Mahayuti alliance
- What
- Significant increase in candidates' assets and Mahayuti's failure to file candidates in four wards
- When
- Elections scheduled for January 15, 2026, with results on January 16, 2026
- Where
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To elect representatives for the municipal corporation and address issues like infrastructure and governance
- Total Candidates
- 1,700
- Total Wards
- 227
- Voting Date
- January 15, 2026
- Results Date
- January 16, 2026
- Kishori Pednekar's Assets
- Rs 5.26 crore
- Mahayuti Contesting Seats
- 223
- Mahayuti Lost Seats
- 4
Sources
BMC Election 2026: Mahayuti loses 4 wards ahead of polls? not a single candidate in fray
BMC Election 2026 Live: Poll affidavits reveal sharp uptick in candidates’ assets, Kishori Pednekar reveals wealth worth Rs 5.26 cr
Maharashtra: The Pawars Are Talking Again, And So Are Thackerays. Here's Why
Nanded: Leaders Rush to Placate Dissatisfied Party Workers Ahead of NWCMC Polls
From Dahisar to Colaba: 10 Mumbai wards to watch as BMC poll campaigning heats up
New twist in Maharashtra: Now, Sena-NCP unite to keep BJP out