BMC elections

In BMC polls, where are the solutions Mumbai urgently needs?

January 15, 2026 7:10 am

A narrow and divisive identity politics and political-electoral short-termism climbed centrestage in the campaign for India's financial capital and one of its most cosmopolitan cities

Mumbai BMC Elections 2026 Voting Live Updates: All eyes on Mumbai as polling begins across 227 wards

January 15, 2026 8:36 am

Mumbai BMC Elections 2026 Voting Today Live Updates | Mumbai Civic Polling Voter Turnout Updates: Over 28,000 police personnel will be deployed across the city.

BMC building gets poll-eve makeover

January 15, 2026 4:35 am

Over the past month, 25 workers have been working 24/7 in shifts, polishing, cleaning and painting all the key offices, committee rooms, corridors and the heritage hall inside the BMC headquarters in South Mumbai.

BMC elections: After four-year gap, Mumbai votes today to elect new corporators

January 15, 2026 8:12 am

Over 1.03 crore voters will cast their ballots across 10,231 polling booths to elect 227 corporators, with around 1,700 candidates in the fray. Polling will be held from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm, with counting scheduled for Friday.

Mumbai BMC Elections 2026 Voting Date, Time, Live Streaming: When and Where to Check BMC Election Ward Wise Voter Turnout online

January 14, 2026 10:46 pm

BMC election: How to check the full schedule, ward details, and candidate lists for India’s richest civic body.

Polling in 29 civic corporations in Maharashtra today: Despite cracks Mahayuti aims top spot; Opp battles to keep challenge alive

January 14, 2026 8:54 pm

Elections will be held for 2,801 seats as 68 candidates were elected unopposed.

28,000 cops, flag marches, and traffic curbs: Mumbai police gear up for BMC polls

January 14, 2026 5:35 pm

In the run-up to the BMC elections on Thursday, the police will coordinate with election squads to address complaints of law-and-order violations or inducements such as cash and alcohol distribution.

Stock Market Holiday: NSE, BSE closed on January 15 for Maharashtra civic polls; Check full markets holiday calendar for 2026

January 15, 2026 7:49 am

Stock Market, NSE, BSE Holiday List: NSE and BSE will remain closed on January 15, 2026, due to the Maharashtra civic body elections.

Corporator vs corporator: BMC polls to serve up fierce battles amid reservation shuffles

January 13, 2026 5:28 pm

Many veterans like Ravi Raja and Sujata Patekar have been forced out of their home turf due to OBC or women's reservations.

Dharavi redevelopment dominates BMC poll campaign as parties fight amid displacement fears

January 12, 2026 2:44 pm

Despite the several parties in the fray for the BMC polls, Dharavi residents are clear – you either want to support the redevelopment plan, or you side with the Opposition in hopes of having a bargaining chip.

Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule share stage to release joint manifesto for Pune civic polls

January 10, 2026 2:34 pm

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and NCP working president Supriya Sule jointly released a common manifesto in Pune ahead of the upcoming Pune Municipal Corporation elections

Maharashtra queues up to vote in hotly contested civic polls

February 22, 2017 10:48 am

From politicians to celebrities, the camera captures all the excitement around BMC and PMC polls.

BMC Elections 2017: Shiv Sena Wins 84 Seats, BJP Closes Gap With 81 Seats

June 22, 2020 7:09 pm

BMC Polls: BJP Is Leading In Many Shiv Sena Pockets, Says Mumbai BJP Spokesperson Jiten Gajaria

June 22, 2020 7:09 pm

BMC Elections 2017: Shiv Sena Leads In Mumbai, Thane; BJP Ahead In Pune, Nashik & Nagpur

June 22, 2020 7:09 pm

BMC Elections 2017: Shiv Sena Seals Its Fate In BMC, Loud Celebrations In Dadar & Matoshree

June 22, 2020 7:09 pm