NMMC Election 2026: Ward 16D Candidates Revealed, Key Parties Vie for Seats

• The State Election Commission, Maharashtra, has released the candidate list for Ward No. 16D in the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Election 2026.
• Key candidates include Dr. Ajay Rajshree Baburam Gupta (NCP), Bhange Darshan Anandrao (Shiv Sena), Prakash Nanabhau More (BJP), Rakesh Vijay More (SSUBT), and Kantilal Jain (Independent).
• Ward No. 16D is a General category sub-ward within Ward No. 16 of NMMC, which has a total population of 45,091.
• The ward's boundaries cover areas like Jugao, Vashi Sectors 11-16, 16A, 28, 29, and are defined by landmarks such as Palm Beach Road and Thane Creek.
• The last NMMC election in 2015 saw NCP emerge as the largest party with 52 seats, followed by Shiv Sena (38), Congress (10), and BJP (6).

Why It Matters: Ward 16D of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation is set for a multi-party contest in the 2026 elections.