NMMC Ward 16D Election 2026: Vote Counting Begins, Key Candidates in Fray

• Counting of votes for NMMC Ward No. 16D election 2026 began at 10 am on January 16, 2026.
• Five candidates are contesting for the corporator position, including Dr. Ajay Rajshree Baburam Gupta (NCP), Bhangae Darshan Anandrao (Shiv Sena), Prakash Nanabhau More (BJP), Rakesh Vijay More (SSUBT), and Kantilal Jain (Independent).
• Ward No. 16D is a sub-ward of NMMC Ward No. 16, reserved for General category, with a total population of 45091.
• The election process for Ward No. 16D commenced with a gazette notification on December 15, 2025, voting on January 15, 2026, and counting on January 16, 2026.
• The ward's geographical extent includes areas like Jugav, Vashi Sectors (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16A, 28, 29), Juhu Village, and landmarks like Palm Beach Road and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk.

Why It Matters: Vote counting for NMMC Ward 16D is underway, with five candidates vying for the corporator seat.