BMC Ward 71 Election 2026: Live Updates and Historical Analysis
As Mumbai prepares for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, Ward 71 emerges as a crucial battleground. Voters in this constituency will select their corporator, shaping the city's civic leadership for the next five years. The electoral process draws significant attention from political parties and residents alike.
2017 Election Results: A Look Back at Ward 71
In the previous BMC elections held in 2017, Aneesh Naval Makwaaney of the Bhartiya Janata Party secured victory in Ward 71. He received 7,277 votes, achieving a narrow win margin of 534 votes over his closest competitor.
The runner-up in that election was Jitendra Gunwant Janawale from Shivsena, who garnered 6,743 votes. Several other candidates also participated in the contest, contributing to a diverse electoral landscape.
Complete 2017 Vote Breakdown for Ward 71
Here is the detailed vote distribution from the last BMC election in this ward:
- Aneesh Naval Makwaaney (BJP): 7,277 votes
- Jitendra Gunwant Janawale (Shivsena): 6,743 votes
- Jayanti Jivabhai Siroya (Congress): 2,609 votes
- Liberalis Alex Fernandes (Independent): 718 votes
- Shrikant Vasant Yadav (Independent): 635 votes
- Mukesh Ramchandra Rajput (BSP): 411 votes
- Lawrenceroy Leo Castelino (RPI-A): 399 votes
- Alamgir Ajhussain Shaikh (Independent): 367 votes
- Subhash Balkrishna Ghadge (Independent): 243 votes
- NOTA (None of the Above): 186 votes
- Savio Simon Coutinho (Independent): 179 votes
- Anthony Agnel Fernandes (Independent): 176 votes
- Rajeshkumar Keshav Kashyap (Independent): 145 votes
- Aditi Shailesh Salvi (BBM): 139 votes
- Narayan Bhaskar Valanju (Independent): 122 votes
- Kishor Mahadev Dhure (Independent): 100 votes
Significance of Past Results for 2026 Elections
The 2017 election outcomes provide valuable context for the upcoming BMC polls. They reveal historical voting patterns and party performances in Ward 71. Analysts examine these trends to predict potential shifts in voter sentiment.
With counting day approaching, Ward 71 expects intense scrutiny. Political observers monitor live updates closely, tracking vote counts and emerging trends. The ward's electoral dynamics reflect broader political movements within Mumbai.
Residents await final results that will determine their local representation. The election process underscores democratic participation in urban governance, highlighting the importance of every vote cast.
