Speculation over the next BMC mayor has intensified after the BJP–Shiv Sena-led Mahayuti secured a narrow majority in the 2026 civic polls. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has made it clear that the Sena will honour the alliance mandate despite internal aspirations
19 January,2026 05:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As Maghi Ganesh Jayanti falls on Thursday, January 22, former BJP corporator Abhijit Samant has urged the BMC to reschedule water supply and pipeline work in K-East Ward (Andheri East) and nearby areas to prevent inconvenience to residents during the festival
19 January,2026 05:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MS
Non-Marathi representation highest in BMC history, up from 72 in 2017 to 80 in 2026; this year too, the BJP leads with 38 non-Marathi corporators, the highest among all parties
19 January,2026 04:26 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Congress leader Varsha Gaikwad on Monday alleged that the recent Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections were affected by serious attacks on the democratic process
19 January,2026 04:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
