BMC Ward 139 Election 2026: A Crucial Contest in Mumbai's Civic Polls
As Mumbai gears up for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, Ward 139 emerges as a significant constituency. Voters here will choose their corporator, shaping the city's civic leadership for the next five years. The upcoming poll promises intense competition, with political parties closely monitoring this ward.
Looking Back: The 2017 Election Results for Ward 139
In the previous BMC elections held in 2017, Akhter Abdulrajjak Qureshi of the Samajwadi Party secured victory in Ward 139. He polled 4,782 votes, achieving a winning margin of 869 votes over his closest competitor.
The runner-up was Arun Vishwanath Kamble from Bharip Bahujan Mahasangh, who received 3,913 votes. Several other candidates contested the seat, making it a multi-cornered fight.
Here is the complete breakdown of votes from the 2017 election:
- Akhter Abdulrajjak Qureshi (Samajwadi Party): 4,782 votes
- Arun Vishwanath Kamble (Bharip Bahujan Mahasangh): 3,913 votes
- Suresh Krishnarao Patil (Shivsena): 3,733 votes
- Shareef Ibrahim Shaikh (All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen): 2,077 votes
- Veluswamy Subheeya Naidu (Indian National Congress): 1,542 votes
- Rajendra Waman Waghmare (Nationalist Congress Party): 686 votes
- Satish Vishwambhar Vaidya (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena): 609 votes
- Ramesh Suresh Kamble (Bahujan Samaj Party): 534 votes
- Chandrakant Dadu Nyaynirgune (Republican Party of India (A)): 441 votes
- Prakash Supadu Bankar (Independent): 372 votes
- Mohammedirfan Karimahmed Shaikh (Independent): 292 votes
- Meena Bhausaheb Salve (Independent): 285 votes
- Ratan Piraji Nirbhavane (bahujan republican sociolist party): 249 votes
- NOTA (None of the Above): 230 votes
- Pravin Ambadas Dabhade (Independent): 177 votes
- Erphangulam Asgar Mirza (Bhartiya Shetkari Kamgar Paksh): 171 votes
- Gangaram Dulba Kamble (Independent): 107 votes
- Pravin Janardhan Aware (Independent): 64 votes
- Mukhtarhussain Hakim Rizvi (Indian National Congress): 50 votes
- Ananda Vitthal Nirmale (Republican Paksha Khoripa): 48 votes
- Shakeelahmed Fakirmohammed Shaikh (Independent): 36 votes
- Niraj Nathuram Ubhare (Rashtriya Samaj Paksha): 21 votes
- Mohammadali Mumtajali Sayyed (Indian Union Muslim League): 8 votes
What the Past Tells Us About Ward 139
The 2017 results offer valuable insights into voting patterns and party strengths in this ward. The Samajwadi Party's victory, with a substantial margin, indicates a strong base. However, the presence of multiple parties and independent candidates shows a fragmented electorate.
NOTA received 230 votes in the last election, reflecting some voter dissatisfaction with the available choices. This factor could influence the upcoming poll as well.
Anticipation Builds for the 2026 Election
With counting day approaching, political observers expect keen interest in Ward 139. Parties will likely analyze past trends to strategize their campaigns. The ward's demographic composition and local issues will play crucial roles in determining the outcome.
Voters await the live counting updates, which will reveal the new corporator for Ward 139. The results will contribute to the larger picture of Mumbai's civic governance for the next term.
Stay tuned for real-time updates on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Ward 139 election results 2026, including winner details, vote counts, and victory margins.
