Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Fadnavis Predicts Thackeray Alliance Impact Ahead of Mumbai Polls
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, said that the alliance between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray won't make a big difference in the upcoming Mumbai city elections.
He believes his party, the BJP, will win in most places and that Raj Thackeray will lose the most from this alliance.
Fadnavis also talked about stopping big projects because they cost too much and promised to make the city's administration better.
He said his party is strong among Marathi voters and will focus on improving Mumbai's environment and infrastructure.
The elections are happening on January 15.
The BJP and the Thackeray alliance have different views on who should be the mayor and how strong their alliance is.
The BJP thinks the Thackeray alliance is not very committed, while the Thackeray side is trying to get more Marathi votes.
Fadnavis dismissed the impact of the Thackeray alliance in Mumbai's municipal elections, predicting Raj Thackeray will be the biggest loser.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is expected to win mayorships in 27 of 29 municipal corporations.
Fadnavis highlighted his party's focus on development and transparency, stopping projects worth Rs 40,000 crore due to cost overruns.
The BJP claims strong support among Marathi voters and aims to improve Mumbai's civic administration and environment.
Elections are scheduled for January 15, with the campaign period ending on Tuesday.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, NCP, Congress, VBA
- What
- Municipal corporation elections in Mumbai and other cities
- When
- Elections on January 15, campaign ended on Tuesday
- Where
- Mumbai and other municipal corporations in Maharashtra
- Why
- To determine control of municipal corporations and address development and governance issues
Mahayuti Alliance
Thackeray Alliance
Mayoral Control
Mahayuti Alliance
BJP claims a Sena (UBT) victory could lead to a Muslim mayor, asserting their candidate will be a 'Hindu and Marathi'.
Thackeray Alliance
Shiv Sena (UBT) assures voters of a Marathi mayor.
Alliance Strength
Mahayuti Alliance
BJP believes the Thackeray alliance lacks commitment and will not significantly impact the elections.
Thackeray Alliance
Thackeray alliance aims to consolidate Marathi votes and challenge the BJP's dominance.
- Election Date
- January 15
- Mayoral Predictions
- 27 of 29 municipal corporations to have Mahayuti mayors
- Campaign Duration
- Ended on Tuesday
- Fadnavis Campaign Rallies
- 37 rallies and road shows in the last fortnight
- Alliance Duration
- 20-year political feud ended last month
- Projects Stopped
- Rs 40,000 crore worth of projects due to cost overrun
- Bidding Cost Decline
- 10 to 12 percent decline in bidding cost for tenders
- Climate Action Plan
- Rs 17,000 crore plan to tackle environmental issues
- Total Voters
- 3.48 crore
- Total Candidates
- 15,931
- Police Deployment
- More than 25,000 personnel
- Mumbai Wards
- 893 wards with 2,869 seats
- Mahayuti Promises
- 50% concession for women in BEST bus travel
- Thackeray Alliance Promises
- Rs 1,500 monthly allowance for women domestic helps and property tax waiver on houses up to 700 sq ft
- Congress Focus
- Combating Mumbai's pollution, upgrading BEST fleet, and strengthening the city's financial health
Sources
Projects worth Rs 40,000 cr stopped due to cost overrun, says Fadnavis
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