Archive · 22 Jan 2026
AIMIM Wins BMC Seats in Mumbai
AIMIM, a political party, won eight seats in the Mumbai civic body elections.
One of their winners, Vijay Ubale, is a Hindu who won in a area where most people are Muslim.
This is a big deal because the area has been having a lot of problems, like bad housing and not enough money for schools and hospitals.
The people there wanted change, and they voted for new leaders.
The new leaders include four women and four men.
They hope to make the area better, but it will be hard because the area has a lot of problems.
The people there are hoping that the new leaders will help them get better housing and make their lives better.
AIMIM won eight seats in the BMC elections, sweeping the M-East ward.
Vijay Ubale, a Hindu candidate, was appointed as AIMIM's group leader in the BMC.
The M-East ward has the lowest Human Development Index in Mumbai, with 77% living in informal housing.
The victory is attributed to anti-incumbency against SP and anti-BJP sentiment.
The new corporators include four women and four men, reflecting strong public support.
- Who
- AIMIM, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, and Vijay Ubale, a Hindu candidate
- What
- AIMIM won eight seats in the BMC elections, with Vijay Ubale appointed as the party's group leader
- When
- After the January 15 polls and the announcement on Wednesday
- Where
- M-East ward, covering Govandi, Deonar, Shivaji Nagar, and Mankhurd areas in Mumbai
- Why
- Due to anti-incumbency against SP and anti-BJP sentiment, leading to a vote division that benefited AIMIM
- Party
- AIMIM
- Seats Won
- 8
- Wards Won
- 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 143, 145
- Group Leader
- Vijay Ubale
- Voter Margin
- 4,945
- Ward Coverage
- Govandi, Deonar, Shivaji Nagar, Mankhurd
- Population
- Muslim and immigrant population
- Human Development Index
- Lowest in Mumbai
- Informal Housing
- 77%
- Civic Expenditure
- Lowest per capita
- Slum Improvement Budget Decline
- 91.08%
- Notable Corporator
- Vijay Ubale (Hindu candidate in Muslim-dominated ward)
Sources
'Paint Mumbra Green In Next 5 Years': AIMIM’s Youngest Councillor Sahar Sheikh Sparks Political Buzz With Fiery Speech After Civic Poll Win | Video
'Paint Mumbra Green': AIMIM's Youngest Councillor's Fiery Speech Post Civil Poll Win | Video
Team Shinde Alleges "International Conspiracy" In Maharashtra Civic Body Polls
TMC Election Results: Autorickshaw Driver Finishes First In Race Against Jitendra Awhad’s Might In Mumbra
Who is Sahar Sheikh? AIMIM’s 22-year-old corporator's fiery speech goes viral amid row over ‘paint Mumbra green’ remark
AIMIM corporator's 'paint Mumbra green' remark sparks row
Vijay Ubale made AIMIM’s group leader in BMC
