BMC Elections 2026: Poll Process, Wards, and Seats
A complete guide to the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. Learn about the 227 wards, reservation details, key dates, and how Mumbai's civic polls work.
A complete guide to the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. Learn about the 227 wards, reservation details, key dates, and how Mumbai's civic polls work.
As BMC election campaigning heats up, here are 10 crucial Mumbai wards witnessing fierce battles between Shiv Sena factions, BJP, and Congress. Key contests from Dahisar to Colaba.
Karnataka government announces reservation details for 369 GBA wards, mandating 50% seats for women across categories. Move comes ahead of crucial Supreme Court hearing. Read the full breakdown.
State Election Commission finds Colaba RO's actions legally sound in AAP, JD nomination case but seeks observer report. BMC Commissioner flags administrative lapse. Details inside.
Independent candidate Tejal Pawar accuses Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar of pressuring her to withdraw her BMC nomination. She alleges offers of crores, a flat, and BMC tenders. Speaker denies all claims.
BMC election candidate Tejal Pawar alleges Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar pressured her to withdraw from Colaba ward to favour his candidate. Read the full account of the controversy.
Eight BMC election candidates allege Speaker Rahul Narwekar forced officials to reject their nominations. Bombay High Court to hear plea in due course. Details inside.
Mumbai's municipal commissioner finds the Colaba RO's actions legally sound but administratively lacking after AAP, JD complaints. Read the full report details and political fallout.
Nashik Municipal Corporation election on Jan 15 sees only two direct fights, with 18 triangular contests and over 100 wards with 4+ candidates. Key vote splits could decide results.
Congress MLA Chandar Mohan vows to challenge Panchkula MC's new ward delimitation in Punjab & Haryana HC, citing injustice to SC community and civic failures. Read the full story.
Chandigarh administration decides to retain the existing 35 municipal wards, postponing delimitation. The move awaits final approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Read for details.
A Surat family court resolves a father's plea against his 7-year-old's diksha after parents reconcile. They agree to live together and not initiate monkhood. Read the full story.
Maharashtra gears up for crucial civic polls with 3.48 crore voters. Political lines blur as parties vie for control, including Mumbai's BMC. Get the full analysis.
Punjab & Haryana High Court issues notice on petitions challenging the delimitation of municipal wards in Punjab. Next hearing scheduled for May 27. Stay updated on this key legal development.
BMC begins scrutiny of 2,516 nominations for Mumbai civic polls. BJP candidates from wards 211 & 212 fail to file papers, a major upset. Final candidate list by Jan 2.
AAP alleges BJP's Rahul Narwekar misused election machinery to block its candidate's nomination in Colaba. BJP denies claims. Read the full controversy.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation begins scrutiny of 2,516 nominations for 227 wards. BJP fails to file papers in two key wards, creating unexpected openings. Final candidate list expected by January 2.
Mumbai's K-East ward, contributing Rs 526 crore in property tax, grapples with severe civic issues like water cuts, traffic jams, and subway flooding. As BMC polls near, residents hope for change.
BJP becomes single largest party in Mumbai's slum-heavy civic wards, winning 38 seats. With over 40% of city in slums, housing redevelopment now key voter issue. Explore the shifting political dynamics.
An Ahmedabad court dismissed a Muslim couple's adoption request, citing incompatibility with personal law. The ruling highlights adoption procedures under the Juvenile Justice Act for Muslims.
West Bengal cabinet approves retaining 66 wards in Howrah Municipal Corporation, reversing plan to reduce to 50. A bill to amend the HMC Act will be tabled soon. Read for details.
Ahead of the Swachh Bharat rankings, Lucknow Municipal Corporation nominates 16 model wards to set new standards in waste management and civic upkeep. Municipal Commissioner outlines the plan for 100% waste collection.
Residents of Malerkotla protest against repeated ward delimitation, citing confusion and administrative chaos. Officials defend the changes as necessary for population balance. Read more.
Mohali Municipal Corporation releases proposed map for 35 new wards. Residents can submit objections by May 31. Details on the delimitation process and key changes inside.
Chandigarh's municipal ward count remains at 35 as the delimitation committee finds no justification for change. Key details on the decision and its implications for local governance.
A Surat family court intervenes to halt the diksha of a 7-year-old Jain girl after her father files for custody. The mother submits an affidavit agreeing not to proceed with the ceremony scheduled for 2026. Read the full legal and family details.
Surat Family Court grants interim relief to father opposing his young daughter's Diksha ceremony. Mother directed to file undertaking, putting the 2026 initiation on hold. Read the full custody battle details.
Mumbai's E Ward, home to 3.16 lakh voters, battles severe civic issues like encroachments, water shortage, and parking crunch. Discover the challenges in this politically diverse urban area.
Two kitchen workers suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out at Social Bar and Restaurant in Colaba, Mumbai. The blaze, caused by a short-circuit, was quickly extinguished. Read the full details.
Telangana High Court modifies single judge's order on GHMC delimitation. Bench directs population data publication for only two specific wards by Dec 20. Read the latest legal update.