BMC Ward 159 Election 2026: Full Results and Analysis
Voters in Mumbai's Ward 159 have cast their ballots, and the results are now in for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election. This ward election is a crucial part of the larger BMC polls that will shape the city's civic leadership for the next five years.
Live Counting Updates and Victory Declaration
Counting for Ward 159 concluded today, revealing the winning candidate and the final vote tally. The election saw a competitive race with several candidates vying for the corporator position. Political observers watched this ward closely due to its historical voting patterns and significance in Mumbai's municipal landscape.
The 2026 election results show a clear winner emerging from the field of candidates. Voter turnout and participation remained strong throughout the polling process, reflecting the ward's engagement with local governance issues.
2017 Election Results: Historical Context
Looking back at the previous BMC election provides important context for understanding current voting trends. In 2017, Ward 159 elected Prakash Devji More of the Bhartiya Janata Party as its corporator.
More secured 6,202 votes in that election, achieving a substantial victory margin of 1,954 votes over his closest competitor. The runner-up position went to Komal Kamalakar Jamsandekar representing Shivsena, who received 4,248 votes.
Several other candidates participated in the 2017 election, including:
- Mohamadayub Abdulaziz Manihar from the Nationalist Congress Party with 3,313 votes
- Shobha Sunilkumar Yadav running as an Independent with 1,899 votes
- Balkrishna Waman Gate as an Independent with 1,256 votes
The 2017 election also saw 184 voters choosing NOTA (None of the Above), indicating a segment of the electorate that preferred not to support any candidate.
Complete 2017 Vote Breakdown
The full results from the 2017 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election for Ward 159 included these additional candidates and their vote counts:
- Akram Riyaz Faruqui (Indian National Congress): 622 votes
- Ravindra Vishnu Malusare (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena): 477 votes
- Abdulrahim Kamruddin Khan (Samajwadi Party): 424 votes
- Nandkishore Sudhakar Nalawade (Independent): 369 votes
- Dinesh Gopal Gosavi (Independent): 131 votes
- Vinod Shivaji Mandavakar (Independent): 128 votes
- Dinesh Hariba Sankpal (Independent): 109 votes
- Jitendra Shriram Salvi (Independent): 41 votes
- Jitendra Chandradev Yadav (Independent): 37 votes
These historical results demonstrate the competitive nature of Ward 159 elections and provide valuable insight into voter preferences and party performance patterns.
2026 Election Significance and Future Implications
The 2026 BMC election results for Ward 159 carry significant implications for Mumbai's civic governance. The winning candidate will represent the ward's interests in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, influencing local development projects, infrastructure improvements, and public services.
Political analysts note that Ward 159 has consistently shown active voter participation and competitive electoral contests. The margin of victory and voter turnout in the 2026 election will provide important indicators about shifting political allegiances and emerging trends in Mumbai's municipal politics.
As Mumbai continues to grow and face urban challenges, the role of ward corporators becomes increasingly important. The election results from Ward 159 contribute to the broader picture of how the city chooses its leadership and addresses local concerns through democratic processes.
