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
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 correspondent
Shiv Sena leader Sheetal Mhatre rejected Sanjay Raut’s allegations, saying the party and the BJP contested the polls together as the Mahayuti alliance. She added that 20 of the 29 corporators are first-time winners and need guidance on BMC procedures
18 January,2026 07:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
