Thackeray Faction Dominates Girangaon Stronghold in BMC Elections

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News18•16-01-2026, 19:20
Thackeray Faction Dominates Girangaon Stronghold in BMC Elections
- •Shiv Sena's 25-year rule in Mumbai Municipal Corporation appears to end, but Thackeray faction retains Girangaon stronghold.
- •Thackeray brothers (Shiv Sena UBT and MNS) secured 5 out of 6 key wards in Sewri and Lalbaug assembly constituencies.
- •Voters in Girangaon preferred Thackerays despite BJP Mahayuti's gains across Mumbai.
- •Victory in Sewri-Lalbaug, a traditional Shiv Sena and MNS stronghold, boosts morale for upcoming assembly elections.
- •Key winners include Urmila Panchal, Shraddha Jadhav, Shraddha Pednekar, Kiran Tawde, Supriya Dalvi, and Sachin Padwal.
Why It Matters: Thackeray faction maintains strong support in Girangaon, winning 5 of 6 wards despite overall BMC power loss.
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