BJP-led Mahayuti Dominates BMC Elections, Ends Thackeray's 30-Year Reign

• The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), ending the Thackeray family's three-decade stronghold.
• Mahayuti, comprising BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, led in over 119 out of 227 wards, while Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS lagged with 57 wards.
• BJP emerged as the dominant force in Maharashtra politics, with its strong performance cementing its position in Mumbai post-Balasaheb Thackeray era.
• The 'Marathi Manoos' identity politics of Raj and Uddhav Thackeray failed to resonate, leading to their defeat and raising questions about their long-standing strategy.
• Congress and Ajit Pawar's NCP, contesting solo, performed poorly, highlighting their diminishing presence and lack of impact in Mumbai's political landscape.

Why It Matters: BJP-led Mahayuti's BMC victory marks a significant shift in Mumbai politics, ending the Thackeray era.