Mahayuti Sweeps BMC Elections, Ends Thackeray's 3-Decade Dominance in Mumbai

• The Mahayuti alliance (BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena) secured a decisive majority in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, surpassing the 114-seat mark.
• This victory ends the Thackeray family's 30-year control over the BMC, with the BJP emerging as the largest single party in Mumbai.
• Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS alliance were limited to around 60 seats, as the 'Marathi Manoos' card failed to resonate with voters.
• Voters prioritized development, infrastructure, and local issues like corruption and road conditions over identity politics, crediting Devendra Fadnavis's strategy.
• The Mahayuti's success extends across Maharashtra, leading in 23 out of 29 municipal corporations, signaling a major shift in the state's political landscape.

Why It Matters: Mahayuti's BMC win marks a significant political shift in Mumbai, ending Thackeray's reign on a development mandate.