BMC Ward 18 Election 2026: A Crucial Contest in Mumbai's Civic Polls
All eyes focus on Ward 18 as Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections approach. This constituency represents a key battleground in Mumbai's civic leadership race. Voters here will select their corporator for the next five-year term.
Looking Back: The 2017 Election Results
In the previous BMC elections, Ward 18 witnessed a decisive victory. Sandhya Vipul Doshi from Shivsena emerged triumphant. She secured 9,815 votes to claim the seat.
Her closest competitor was Sumesh Gopal Ambare of Bhartiya Janata Party. He received 8,044 votes, creating a victory margin of 1,771 votes for Doshi.
Complete 2017 Candidate Performance
The electoral contest featured multiple candidates across party lines. Here is the complete breakdown of votes from the last election:
- Sandhya Vipul Doshi (Shivsena): 9,815 votes
- Sumesh Gopal Ambare (Bhartiya Janata Party): 8,044 votes
- Kabirdas Dnyandeo More (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena): 3,841 votes
- Dilip Bagaram Pandit (Indian National Congress): 974 votes
- Tejas Vitthal Kondvilkar (Nationalist Congress Party): 341 votes
- Manish Vedprakash Agarwal (Independent): 284 votes
- Sanjay Sayaji Waghmare (Bahujan Samaj Party): 281 votes
- Amar Dnyaneshwar Shelar (Independent): 179 votes
NOTA (None of the Above) received 375 votes in Ward 18 during the 2017 election.
Current Election Context and Expectations
The 2017 results provide valuable context for the upcoming 2026 polls. They reveal established voting patterns and party strengths within the ward. Political analysts study these numbers to predict potential shifts.
As counting day approaches, Ward 18 attracts significant attention. Political parties mobilize their resources here. Voters await results that will shape Mumbai's civic governance.
Live updates will track vote counting trends as they unfold. The electoral battle promises to be competitive, with parties vying for this important constituency.
