BMC Ward 170 Election 2026: A Close Look at Results and Past Performance
As Mumbai prepares for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, Ward 170 emerges as a crucial constituency. Voters here will select their corporator, shaping the city's civic leadership for the next five years. The upcoming election draws significant attention from political parties and residents alike.
Recalling the 2017 Election Outcome
In the previous BMC election held in 2017, Abdulrashidkaptan Mohammadislam Malik of the Nationalist Congress Party secured victory in Ward 170. He received 7,348 votes, achieving a substantial margin of 4,134 votes over his closest competitor.
Darshana Dilip Shinde from Shivsena finished as the runner-up with 3,214 votes. Several other candidates contested the seat, reflecting a diverse political landscape.
Detailed Vote Breakdown from 2017
The 2017 election saw multiple candidates vying for the Ward 170 seat. Here is the complete list of candidates and their vote counts:
- Abdulrashidkaptan Mohammadislam Malik (Nationalist Congress Party) - 7,348 votes
- Darshana Dilip Shinde (Shivsena) - 3,214 votes
- Siraj Sohrab Khan (All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen) - 3,104 votes
- Swapnil Chandrakant Yerunkar (Bhartiya Janata Party) - 2,502 votes
- Satish Madanmohan Manchanda (Indian National Congress) - 783 votes
- Mahendra Vitthal Shinde (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) - 508 votes
- Mohammedrafique Mohammedrashid Idrisi (Samajwadi Party) - 266 votes
- Bhimrao Dnyandeo Shingare (Bharip Bahujan Mahasangh) - 219 votes
- Vijay Dnyandeo More (bahujan republican sociolist party) - 128 votes
- NOTA (None of the Above) - 123 votes
- Iftekharali Minhajali Sayed (Bahujan Samaj Party) - 115 votes
- Pameladaisy Pushpraj Datta (Independent) - 90 votes
- Ashish Anil Dhuri (Independent) - 76 votes
- Mohdsalim Ahmed Shaikh (Akhil Bharatiya Sena) - 52 votes
- Subhan Kamaluddin Khan (Independent) - 47 votes
- Aslam Noormohammed Qureshi (Bhartiya Minorities Suraksha Mahasangh) - 42 votes
Context for the 2026 Election
The 2017 results provide valuable insights into voter behavior and party strengths in Ward 170. These patterns help analysts predict potential shifts in the upcoming election. The Nationalist Congress Party's strong performance last time sets a benchmark for other contenders.
As vote counting begins, all eyes remain on Ward 170. The live updates will reveal whether past trends continue or new dynamics emerge. Political observers note the ward's significance in Mumbai's broader electoral map.
Residents eagerly await the final outcome, which will determine their local representation. The election process underscores the democratic engagement within Mumbai's civic framework.
