Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Shinde's Sena Seeks 125 BMC Seats
The Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde wants to contest 125 seats in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
They are part of the Mahayuti alliance with the BJP and NCP.
The party believes it has strong support in many areas and wants to focus on winning in those places.
They are also ready to bring in young leaders.
If their alliance partners try to give them seats where they are not strong, the Shinde faction is prepared to contest alone.
The BMC is very important for Maharashtra politics, and the Shinde Sena wants to show that they are a major force.
Shinde-led Shiv Sena demands 125 seats in BMC elections as part of the Mahayuti alliance.
Party claims strong support in 125 wards with active corporators and a robust booth-level network.
Shinde Sena prioritizes strike rate over the number of contested seats, focusing on areas with proven voter base.
Party leadership is open to giving opportunities to young faces in select wards.
Shinde faction is prepared to contest BMC elections solo if alliance partners attempt to sideline them.
- Who
- Shinde-led Shiv Sena
- What
- Demanding 125 seats in BMC elections
- When
- Approaching BMC elections
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To establish relevance and ensure strong organisation
- Party
- Shinde-led Shiv Sena
- Seats Demanded
- 125
- Alliance
- Mahayuti (BJP, NCP)
- Election Body
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- Key Concern
- Strong voter base and booth-level network
- Strategy
- Strike rate over number of seats
- Potential Solo Contest
- If betrayed by alliance partners
