Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: BMC, 28 Other Corporations Voting Jan 15, Results Jan 16

• Elections for 29 municipal corporations, including BMC, are at a decisive stage, with campaigning concluded today, January 13.
• Voting is scheduled for January 15, 2026, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, followed by results on January 16, 2026, with trends from 8:00 AM.
• The BMC elections are for 227 seats, requiring 114 for a majority; a public holiday is declared in respective areas on voting day.
• Main contenders are Mahayuti (BJP, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, Ajit Pawar's NCP) and Mahavikas Aghadi (UBT Shiv Sena, Sharad Pawar's NCP, Congress).
• The BMC, often called 'mini assembly', has a budget larger than several small states, making these elections crucial for Maharashtra's political future.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra's crucial civic polls for 29 corporations, including BMC, will see voting on Jan 15 and results on Jan 16, 2026.