BMC Election: BJP Wins, Uddhav Saves Face; Fadnavis Crowned Mumbai's 'King'

• BJP emerges as the largest party in BMC elections, ending Thackeray family's 26-year rule since 1997.
• Mahayuti (BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena) secures a majority in the 227-seat BMC.
• Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) outperforms Eknath Shinde's faction in Mumbai, maintaining 'Marathi Manoos' support.
• Devendra Fadnavis, from Nagpur, becomes Mumbai's political 'King' due to focus on development and infrastructure projects.
• BJP's strategic balance included avoiding Hindi imposition, accommodating Shinde, and limiting Modi's direct campaign to prevent polarization.

Why It Matters: BJP wins BMC, but Uddhav Thackeray retains significant support, highlighting the need for alliances in Mumbai politics.