Maharashtra Election Results: How the Mahayuti Alliance Swept BMC and 25 Municipal Bodies

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The Mahayuti alliance has won the 2026 BMC elections in Mumbai. This victory ends the 30-year rule of the Thackeray family over India’s richest city council. The BJP is now the largest party with over 90 seats. Together with Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, the alliance passed the 114-seat majority mark.

This is a huge change for Mumbai. It comes after four years of the city being run by state officials instead of elected leaders. Voters chose the ruling state parties to lead the city into a new era.

A New Start for Mumbai’s Massive Budget


The counting of votes happened on 16 January 2026, and it was a historic day for the city. The Mahayuti alliance took the lead in 118 out of 227 seats, which gave them a clear win. The BJP focused its campaign on building new roads and bridges. This plan worked well with voters who were tired of delays.

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Important leaders like Tejaswini Ghosalkar won their seats for the BJP. The Shinde faction also saw big wins in several wards. On the other hand, the Shiv Sena (UBT) lost many of its old strongholds. They only retained control in a few central areas like Prabhadevi. For the first time in decades, the "double-engine" government will run both the state and the city. 

What the 2026 BMC Election Results Mean for Your Property and Taxes


You might wonder how this vote affects your daily life. The new leaders will now manage a huge budget of over Rs. 74,000 crore. This money pays for your water, roads, and trash collection. With one group in power, many big projects will move faster. You can expect the Coastal Road and new Metro lines to finish sooner.

The 2026 BMC election results will also change your taxes. For two years, property tax rules were unclear, so the new council will likely set a permanent tax rate by April 2026. Experts think this stability will help the housing market. Construction of new apartments may begin in suburbs like Mulund and Goregaon. 

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Additionally, the city will push harder to fix old slums. New housing projects for 40 lakh people are expected to start within the next 100 days. These results show that Mumbai wants a fresh start. The BJP will likely choose the next Mayor soon. This is a major shift as the Thackeray family held this power for a long time.