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Maharashtra civic polls begin tomorrow as Thackeray cousins reunite for Mumbai battle

January 14, 2026

Maharashtra is set to hold civic elections for 29 municipal corporations on January 15, 2026, marking a significant contest between various political factions, including the united Thackeray front and the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. This election is particularly notable as it is the first BMC contest for the Shiv Sena since its split in 2022, with results expected to be announced the following day.

Maharashtra civic polls begin tomorrow as Thackeray cousins reunite for Mumbai battle

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Elections for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra will take place on January 15, 2026.
The contest involves multiple parties, including two factions of Shiv Sena and the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance.
This is the first BMC election since the Shiv Sena split in 2022.
Key cities for the elections include Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur.
Results are scheduled to be announced on January 16, 2026.

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Maharashtra civic polls begin tomorrow as Thackeray cousins reunite for Mumbai battle

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