BMC Election 2026: Ward No. 177 (F/North) Counting Begins, Four Candidates Vie for Seat

• Counting for Ward No. 177 (F/North) of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026 begins at 10:00 AM.
• Four candidates are contesting from this ward: Kalpesh Jesal Kothari (BJP), Hemali Paresh Bhansali (MNS), Kumud Vikas Varekar (VBA), and Nehal Amar Shah (Independent).
• Ward No. 177 (F/North) is reserved for General (Female) and has a population of 50,655, including Scheduled Castes and Tribes.
• The ward's boundaries encompass areas like Punjabi Camp, Ken Nagar (North), Shanmukhanand Hall, Five Gardens, and Hindu Colony.
• The last BMC elections were held in 2017, with Shiv Sena winning 84 seats and BJP 82; the next election is scheduled for January 15, 2026.

Why It Matters: Counting for BMC Ward No. 177 (F/North) 2026 elections has started, with four candidates in the fray.