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BMC Election Results: BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Secures Majority As Thackeray Brand Fails to Impress

January 17, 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results signal a historic shift in Mumbai's political landscape, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dethroning the Thackeray family from power after 25 years. The outcome reflects changing voter sentiments and the decline of the Shiv Sena's traditional stronghold, leading to a significant rise of the BJP as the leading political force in the region.

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Key Highlights

BJP secures a majority in BMC elections, ending Thackeray family's 25-year control.
The election results indicate a significant decline in Shiv Sena's influence and changing voter aspirations.
Uddhav Thackeray has called a meeting of winning candidates to strategize for the future.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is seen as a key figure in the BJP's success.
The performance highlights the routing of the Pawar family and the decline of the Congress party.

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BMC Election Results: BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Secures Majority As Thackeray Brand Fails to Impress

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