BMC Elections 2026: Ward 53 (P/South) Candidate List Revealed

• Seven candidates are contesting for Ward No. 53 (P/South) in the upcoming 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
• Key candidates include Khandwe Ashok Bachchu (Shiv Sena), Gaikwad Vandana Vishnu (Bahujan Samaj Party), Ravindra Ramu Dodiye (Aam Aadmi Party), and Valvi Jitendra Hiralal (Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray).
• The ward is reserved for Scheduled Castes, with a total population of 47,039, including 5,413 Scheduled Castes and 2,701 Scheduled Tribes.
• Ward No. 53 (P/South) encompasses areas like Aarey Colony, Film City, Royal Palm, Aarey Dairy, Mahanand Dairy, and SRPF.
• The next BMC elections are scheduled for January 15, 2026, with results on January 16, 2026.

Why It Matters: Ward 53 (P/South) of BMC elections 2026 sees seven candidates vying for the Scheduled Caste reserved seat.