BMC Ward 38 Election 2026: Complete Results and Analysis
Voters in Mumbai's Ward 38 have cast their ballots in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. This ward election determines the local corporator who will represent residents in civic matters for the next five years. Political observers are watching Ward 38 closely as results come in.
Previous Election Performance in Ward 38
The 2017 BMC elections provide important context for understanding current voting patterns. In that election, Shivsena candidate Atmaram Laxman Chache emerged victorious in Ward 38. He secured 6,416 votes, achieving a substantial victory margin of 2,701 votes over his closest competitor.
The runner-up in 2017 was Lalasaheb Gorakhnath Ubale from the Bhartiya Janata Party. He received 3,715 votes. Several other candidates also contested that election, representing various political parties across the spectrum.
Detailed 2017 Election Results
Here is the complete breakdown of votes from the previous Ward 38 election:
- Atmaram Laxman Chache (Shivsena): 6,416 votes
- Lalasaheb Gorakhnath Ubale (Bhartiya Janata Party): 3,715 votes
- Vaibhav Hemant Bharadkar (Nationalist Congress Party): 2,854 votes
- Sudhir Tukaram Bharadkar (Indian National Congress): 2,438 votes
- Rakesh Shankar Dhanawade (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena): 2,229 votes
- NOTA (None of the Above): 268 votes
- Anil Namdeo Korgaonkar (Independent): 211 votes
- Nikhil Shankar Salunkhe (Bahujan Samaj Party): 147 votes
- Lahu Baliram Teli (Independent): 40 votes
These results show a clear preference for established political parties in Ward 38 during the last election cycle. The significant victory margin indicates strong support for the winning candidate.
Current Election Dynamics
As counting progresses for the 2026 BMC elections, Ward 38 remains a constituency of considerable interest. Political parties are monitoring results closely, hoping to gain or maintain influence in this important Mumbai ward. The previous voting patterns provide valuable insights into potential outcomes.
Voter turnout and candidate performance will determine who represents Ward 38 in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Residents await final results that will shape local governance and development initiatives for the coming term.
The election process reflects Mumbai's vibrant democratic traditions. Each vote contributes to determining the civic leadership that will address urban challenges and opportunities in one of India's most dynamic cities.
