BJP Dominates BMC Elections, Ends Thackeray's 3-Decade Reign in Mumbai
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Moneycontrol•17-01-2026, 13:00
BJP Dominates BMC Elections, Ends Thackeray's 3-Decade Reign in Mumbai
- •The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured control of the BMC, ending the Thackeray family's 30-year stronghold over India's richest municipal body.
- •Mahayuti, comprising BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, leads in over 119 out of 227 wards, while Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS lag with 57 wards.
- •BJP emerged as the dominant force, leading in 99 wards, cementing its position as the apex political power in Mumbai post-Balasaheb Thackeray era.
- •The 'Marathi Manoos' identity politics of Raj and Uddhav Thackeray failed to resonate, with their parties performing poorly despite a pre-election reunion.
- •Devendra Fadnavis is credited for spearheading BJP's successful campaign, consolidating non-Marathi voters and countering identity politics.
Why It Matters: BJP-led Mahayuti's victory in BMC elections marks a significant shift in Mumbai politics, ending the Thackeray era.
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