Mumbai Civic Polls 2026: Thackeray Brothers Face Off in Historic BMC Elections - Live Updates
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Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to elect its new leaders in a high-stakes civic poll. The election, which began at 7:30 AM on January 15, 2026, is being closely watched as it pits the Thackeray brothers, Raj and Uddhav, against each other in a battle for prestige. The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, which dominated the BMC in the past, is facing stiff competition from the Thackeray brothers, who are trying to regain their lost influence. The BMC polls, which were delayed by nearly three years, are being held in a single phase. A total of 1,03,44,315 citizens are eligible to vote in the BMC polls, with 227 wards and approximately 1,700 candidates contesting. The voting process will end at 5:30 PM, and the results will be announced on January 16, 2026. The Thackeray brothers' prospects are being closely watched, given their split from the Shiv Sena in 2022. The BMC elections are a test of whether the Thackeray surname still carries significant weight in the city and the state. Here's an overview of the BMC election 2026 schedule: - Nomination process began on December 23, 2025 - Final list of candidates published on January 3, 2026 - Voting takes place on January 15, 2026 - Results to be announced on January 16, 2026 A BJP candidate was injured in a scuffle in Nagpur, casting a shadow over the elections. However, the voting process has been largely peaceful so far, with a turnout of 6.98% reported in the BMC.
