BJP-Shinde Alliance Poised for Landslide Victory in Mumbai BMC Elections

• Exit polls predict a decisive win for the BJP-Eknath Shinde alliance (Mahayuti) in the Mumbai BMC elections after a nine-year gap.
• The Mahayuti alliance is projected to secure a clear majority, surpassing the Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance.
• Various exit polls (Axis My India, JVC, Sakal) forecast the Mahayuti winning between 119 and 151 seats in the 227-member civic body.
• These elections mark the first BMC polls since the 2022 Shiv Sena split, ending the undivided party's 25-year control.
• The BMC, India's richest municipal body with a ₹74,400 crore budget, represents a significant political prize.

Why It Matters: The BJP-Shinde alliance is set to dominate the Mumbai BMC elections, ending the Shiv Sena's long reign.