BMC Ward 22 Election 2026: Mumbai's Civic Battle Heats Up
All eyes turn to Ward 22 as Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections approach. This constituency promises fierce competition. Voters here will select their corporator, shaping Mumbai's civic leadership for the next five years.
Looking Back at 2017: A Decisive Victory
The previous BMC election in 2017 saw a clear winner emerge from Ward 22. Priyanka Prafull More of the Bhartiya Janata Party secured a commanding victory. She polled 14,570 votes, achieving a massive margin of 10,257 votes over her closest rival.
Suvarna Subhash Prasade from Shivsena finished as runner-up with 4,313 votes. Other candidates also contested the seat, though they trailed significantly behind the top two contenders.
Complete 2017 Vote Breakdown for Ward 22
Here is the full list of candidates and their vote counts from the last election:
- Priyanka Prafull More (Bhartiya Janata Party): 14,570 votes
- Suvarna Subhash Prasade (Shivsena): 4,313 votes
- Nilam Vishal Madhale (Indian National Congress): 2,624 votes
- Pooja Kunal Manwacharya (Nationalist Congress Party): 1,183 votes
- Payal Pandurang Ghadi (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena): 806 votes
- NOTA (None of the Above): 461 votes
What the Past Tells Us About 2026
The 2017 results provide crucial context for the upcoming election. They reveal strong party performance patterns and voter preferences in Ward 22. Political analysts study these numbers to predict potential shifts in allegiance.
That decisive victory margin of over ten thousand votes sets a high benchmark. It shows the BJP established a dominant position here last time. Other parties will need substantial ground campaigns to challenge that hold.
Counting Day Anticipation Builds
As vote counting nears, political parties intensify their focus on Ward 22. This constituency attracts keen interest from both local leaders and national observers. Every vote matters in determining Mumbai's future civic administration.
Residents await results that will impact their daily lives—from water supply to waste management. The elected corporator becomes their direct representative in municipal decision-making.
Live updates will track voting trends as ballots get counted. The final tally will reveal whether historical patterns persist or new political dynamics emerge in this important Mumbai ward.
