BJP-Sena Mahayuti Poised for Clear BMC Majority, Thackeray Cousins Face Setback

• Exit polls predict a clear majority for the BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena (Mahayuti) in the BMC elections.
• The Mahayuti is projected to win between 119-151 wards in the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
• Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray's reunited front is expected to secure 58-75 wards, a significant setback.
• Congress is predicted to win 12-24 wards, contesting independently in Mumbai despite state-level alliances.
• The BMC elections, held after a 10-year gap, are seen as a crucial test for Shiv Sena factions and political legitimacy.

Why It Matters: Exit polls indicate a decisive victory for the BJP-Sena Mahayuti in BMC, signaling a major shift in Mumbai's political landscape.