BMC Exit Poll: Marathi Support Split, BJP Gains from Dalit-Muslim Vote Division

• BJP aimed to win Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections, challenging Thackeray's 25-year rule.
• Thackeray brothers (Uddhav and Raj) focused on Marathi identity, but exit polls predict limited success (60-70 seats).
• Exit polls suggest BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena will secure a clear majority.
• Division of Dalit and Muslim votes due to Congress contesting separately significantly impacted Thackeray brothers.
• North Indian voters overwhelmingly supported BJP (68%), while only 19% backed Thackeray brothers.

Why It Matters: BJP's strategy of leveraging North Indian votes and split Dalit-Muslim votes led to their predicted BMC victory.