Thane Municipal Elections: Ward 1C Candidates Revealed, Key Battle Ahead

• The State Election Commission, Maharashtra, has released the complete list of candidates for Ward No. 1C in the Thane Municipal Corporation elections.
• Six candidates are vying for the General (Women) reserved seat, including Adv. Aarti Khale-Gavkar (NCP), Namrata Ravi Gharat (Shiv Sena), Trupti Shrikant Bhoir (SSUBT), Ranjana Rama Dhage (VBA), and two Independents.
• Ward No. 1C is part of Ward No. 1, which has a total population of 51,384, including significant Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe populations.
• The Thane Municipal Corporation has 41 wards and 165 corporators; the last elections in 2017 saw Shiv Sena as the largest party.
• The next election is scheduled for January 15, 2026, with results expected on January 16, 2026.

Why It Matters: Six candidates are contesting Ward 1C in the upcoming Thane Municipal Corporation elections on January 15, 2026.