BMC elections

Political dynasties shaping BMC polls as parties bet on captive voter bases and family ties

December 31, 2025 9:04 pm

As the BMC polls nominations close, a new generation of political families debuts. Meet the sons and daughters set to contest in Mumbai's high-stakes civic polls on January 15.

High-revenue K-East ward grapples with water cuts, traffic jams, dust pollution, hawkers' encroachment and subway flooding

December 31, 2025 12:55 pm

While deliberations were made to carve out new K-North ward consisting of Marol, SEEPZ and Jogeshwari (East) area by splitting K-East ward into two for administrative convenience, the same is not finalised yet.

Mumbai civic polls | Opposition chorus: Injustice, bias... why should our wards pay the price?

December 31, 2025 5:47 am

The Indian Express spoke to nine Opposition MLAs, MLCs and MPs from across Mumbai who said in one voice that their proposals were stalled despite repeated reminders, visits to ward offices, and direct appeals to the ruling Mahayuti alliance's Guardian Ministers who are authorised to release the funds.

Reality check for Mumbai civic polls: In 3 years, 99% of development funds went to wards under ruling alliance

December 31, 2025 10:03 pm

Records show Opposition got only Rs 13 cr from Rs 1,490 cr granted for local development since February 2023; no bias, strictly followed norms: Minister

BMC elections 2026: AAP releases poll manifesto, announces 4 ‘Kejriwalchi Guarantees’ including free water and 1000 mohalla clinics

December 30, 2025 7:06 pm

While releasing the AAP’s manifesto for the BMC elections 2026 is “not just an alternative”, Atishi said it is a “concrete plan to restore Mumbai’s dignity and potential”.

BMC polls: Mahayuti reaches consensus on seat-sharing for 200 wards, hectic parleys on for rest 27

December 27, 2025 10:02 pm

BJP’s Mumbai president Ameet Satam said it had been decided that the Mahayuti would contest all 227 seats in Mumbai.

NCP (SP) pins hope on MVA partners for BMC polls, Jayant Patil holds talks with Uddhav

December 26, 2025 9:26 pm

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Jayant Patil said the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) should have ideally contest the BMC polls together with the Congress.

Polling stations in Mumbai increased to 10,300 for BMC polls

December 26, 2025 8:49 pm

Total 189 booths extra compared to Assembly polls

G South Ward: 2 factions of Shiv Sena are set to lock horns in this bastion of the erstwhile undivided party

December 25, 2025 4:41 pm

G South Ward primarily houses traditional Marathi voters hailing from middle-class and lower middle-class families.

The 30% ceiling: Why Mumbai keeps forcing parties into alliances

December 25, 2025 3:48 pm

Over the past two decades, Mumbai has consistently delivered split verdicts, forcing parties to rely on alliances, seat sharing, and tactical coordination rather than outright popular support.

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