LIVE | BMC Elections Maharashtra: High-Stakes Battle As Thackerays, BJP, NCP, Shiv Sena Lock Horns, Voting Starts In Mumbai, 28 Other Corporations
✍️ Written by: Meera Verma
LIVE | BMC Election 2026: Voting, Turnout Updates And Reactions
BMC Election 2026 LIVE: Voting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections is scheduled for today, January 15, 2026, marking the city’s return to the polls after a four-year delay. Mumbaikars will cast their votes to elect new corporators, with the previous civic elections having been held in 2017.
The State Election Commission (SEC) announced the election schedule on December 15, 2025, covering polls across 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai. In the city, voting will be conducted across 227 wards in Greater Mumbai.
To facilitate participation, the SEC has declared a public holiday in all municipal corporation areas on polling day.
Voter Turnout Expectations
According to the sources, more than 1.03 crore voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. The polls are being conducted under the Model Code of Conduct and in compliance with directives from higher courts to complete long-pending local body elections in Maharashtra.
Officials have urged citizens to actively take part in the democratic exercise and make use of their right to vote.
Live Updates
- 07:54 (IST) 15 Jan 2026
BMC Elections Live Updates: Voting Is Citizen’s Primary Responsibility, Says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat After Casting Ballot in Nagpur
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday described voting as a citizen’s foremost responsibility after he cast his vote in Nagpur during the Maharashtra civic body elections 2026.Emphasising the importance of participation in a democracy, Bhagwat said electing a government requires active involvement from citizens. He urged voters to exercise their franchise with a balanced mindset and with the welfare of society in mind. Calling voting the “first duty of the day,” he said this was the reason he made it a priority to arrive early, stand in the queue, and cast his vote, according to agencies. #WATCH | Nagpur | RSS...
- 07:37 (IST) 15 Jan 2026
BMC Election 2026 Live Updates: Shiv Sena Candidates Arrested After Clash With BJP Workers
Two brothers and Shiv Sena candidates, Nitin Patil and Ravi Patil, were taken into custody after police registered an attempt-to-murder case in connection with a violent confrontation between Shiv Sena and BJP workers in Dombivli. The clash resulted in serious injuries to the husband of BJP candidate Arya Natekar.
- 07:24 (IST) 15 Jan 2026
BMC Election 2026 Live Updates: BJP Candidate Bhushan Shingane Allegedly Attacked
A disturbing incident was reported from Nagpur late on the night ahead of polling, where BJP candidate Bhushan Shingane was allegedly attacked in what is being described as an attempt on his life. Shingane, who is contesting from Ward No. 11 on a BJP ticket, was targeted just hours before voting was to take place.
- 06:12 (IST) 15 Jan 2026
LIVE | BMC Election 2026: 'Thackeray Brothers Will Face A Major Defeat,' Says Devendra Fadnavis
BMC Election 2026 LIVE: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is leading the campaign for the BJP-led Mahayuti, has predicted that MNS leader Raj Thackeray will emerge as the biggest loser in an alliance with his cousin and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray.
- 05:08 (IST) 15 Jan 2026
LIVE | BMC Election 2026: Mumbai Police Tighten Security Ahead Of Polls
BMC Election 2026 LIVE: Mumbai Police have stepped up security arrangements ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections scheduled for Thursday. Voting will be held from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm across the city.
Mumbai police tighten security ahead of BMC polls
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Police personnel have set up barricades at key locations and are conducting checks on vehicles to maintain law and order during polling. Security has been intensified to ensure a peaceful and smooth voting process.
