BJP-Shinde Alliance Dominates BMC Elections 2026, Secures Clear Majority in Mumbai
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CNBC TV18•19-01-2026, 13:09
BJP-Shinde Alliance Dominates BMC Elections 2026, Secures Clear Majority in Mumbai
- •The BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena alliance won 118 out of 227 seats in the BMC elections, securing a clear majority.
- •BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats, while Shinde's Shiv Sena contributed 29 seats.
- •The opposition alliance, including Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), secured 72 seats, with Shiv Sena (UBT) winning 65.
- •Other parties like Congress (24 seats), AIMIM (8 seats), Ajit Pawar's NCP (3 seats), and Samajwadi Party (2 seats) also won.
- •Two independent candidates also secured victories in the elections, held after a nine-year gap.
Why It Matters: BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena alliance achieved a decisive victory in the 2026 BMC elections.
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