BMC Ward 148 Election 2026: Key Results and Live Counting Trends
Voters in Mumbai's Ward 148 are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election. This ward plays a crucial role in shaping the city's civic leadership for the next five years. As counting progresses, political parties and residents are watching closely to see who will emerge victorious.
Looking Back at the 2017 Election Results
In the previous BMC election held in 2017, Nidhi Pramod Shinde from Shivsena won the Ward 148 seat. She secured a total of 4,485 votes. Her victory margin stood at 1,229 votes over the nearest competitor.
The runner-up in that election was Rukmini Vithal Kharatmol of the Bhartiya Janata Party. She received 3,256 votes. Several other candidates also contested the seat, making it a competitive race.
Detailed Vote Breakdown from 2017
Here is a complete list of candidates and their vote counts from the last BMC election in Ward 148:
- Nidhi Pramod Shinde (Shivsena) - 4,485 votes
- Rukmini Vithal Kharatmol (Bhartiya Janata Party) - 3,256 votes
- Pranita Balasaheb Rathod (Indian National Congress) - 2,448 votes
- Rekha Madhukar Shirsat (Nationalist Congress Party) - 1,716 votes
- Usha Anil Kamble (Indian National Congress) - 1,333 votes
- Shobha Ashok Shanbhag (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) - 1,009 votes
- Rajrani Brijesh Sharma (Samajwadi Party) - 502 votes
- Snehlata Ranjan Nikale (Bahujan Samaj Party) - 250 votes
- NOTA (None of the Above) - 200 votes
- Surekha Bhimrao Kshirsagar (Bhartiya Shetkari Kamgar Paksh) - 71 votes
- Vimal Kailash Sonavane (Independent) - 64 votes
- Sunita Ganesh Kamble (Bahujan Republican Socialist Party) - 61 votes
- Pramiladevi Ashok Jaiswal (Independent) - 54 votes
- Vaishali Milind Jagtap (Republican Party of India (A)) - 49 votes
- Pranjali Prakash Jadhav (Independent) - 29 votes
Why the 2017 Results Matter Today
These past results offer valuable insights into voting patterns and party performance in Ward 148. They help analysts predict trends for the current election. The data shows a clear dominance by Shivsena last time, but the BJP put up a strong fight.
NOTA receiving 200 votes also indicates some voter dissatisfaction with the available candidates. This factor could influence the 2026 outcome as well.
What to Expect in the 2026 Election
As counting day arrives, all eyes are on Ward 148. Political parties are making final efforts to secure votes. Residents are keen to see if the previous winner retains the seat or if a new candidate emerges.
The live counting updates will reveal vote trends in real-time. This transparency allows voters to follow the process closely. The final result will determine who represents Ward 148 in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
Stay tuned for continuous updates on the BMC Ward 148 election results. We will bring you the latest information on winners, vote counts, and victory margins as they become available.
