Speculation over the next BMC mayor has intensified after the Mahayuti coalition secured a narrow majority in the 2026 civic polls. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has clarified that his party, the Shiv Sena, will honour the alliance mandate despite internal aspirations
19 January,2026 08:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
According to an order issued by the Urban Development Department, the draw of lots will take place at the state secretariat. In Maharashtra, mayors are elected by corporators, but the post is reserved on a rotational basis
19 January,2026 06:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In the recently concluded civic polls, the alliance of the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena won a clear majority in the 227-member BMC, securing 89 and 29 seats, respectively. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT) won 65 seats, while its ally MNS emerged victorious on six
19 January,2026 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls, the MNS chief accused the state poll body of changing rules to allow door-to-door canvassing after campaigning ended, alleging it favours the ruling Mahayuti. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut also levelled similar allegations earlier in the day
19 January,2026 02:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
