BMC Ward 48 Election 2026: Complete Results and Live Counting Updates
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Ward 48 election results for 2026 are now available. Voters in this key Mumbai constituency have elected their corporator, shaping the city's civic leadership for the next five years.
Live Vote Counting Trends for Ward 48
Counting is currently underway for the BMC Ward 48 election. Political parties and residents are watching the trends closely as votes are tallied. The final winner will represent this ward in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
This election determines who will handle local civic issues in Ward 48. The corporator elected today will serve until 2031, making this a crucial decision for Mumbai's development.
2017 Election Results: Historical Context
In the previous Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections held in 2017, Ward 48 saw a clear victory for the Indian National Congress candidate. Salma Salim Almelkar won the seat with strong voter support.
Almelkar secured 6,655 votes in the 2017 election. She achieved a substantial victory margin of 4,308 votes over her closest competitor. This result gave the Indian National Congress a firm hold on Ward 48.
The runner-up in 2017 was Mohdismail Suhail Shaikh from the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen. He received 2,347 votes, placing second in the race. Other candidates also participated but trailed behind the top contenders.
Complete 2017 Ward 48 Results Breakdown
Here is the full breakdown of votes from the 2017 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election in Ward 48:
- Salma Salim Almelkar (Indian National Congress): 6,655 votes
- Mohdismail Suhail Shaikh (All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen): 2,347 votes
- Balkrishna Dashaputa (Shivsena): 2,219 votes
- Mohammedshamim Mohammedshafi Radiowala (Bhartiya Janata Party): 1,601 votes
- Mangesh Sadashiv Shedge (Independent): 751 votes
Additional candidates received smaller vote shares. Sharif Hanif Shaikh of the Nationalist Congress Party got 572 votes. Sushant Sunil Malavade from Maharashtra Navnirman Sena secured 390 votes.
Two independent candidates, Mohdfiroz Samidahmed Ansari and Saeed Sherfuddin Shaikh, received 165 and 139 votes respectively. The NOTA (None of the Above) option attracted 157 votes in Ward 48 during the 2017 election.
Importance of Past Voting Patterns
The 2017 results provide valuable context for understanding Ward 48's political landscape. These historical patterns help analysts predict potential outcomes in the current election.
Ward 48 has traditionally shown strong support for certain political parties. The Indian National Congress maintained a significant lead in the previous election. Other parties like Shivsena and Bhartiya Janata Party also had notable presence.
As counting continues for the 2026 election, these past results serve as an important reference point. They show how voter preferences have evolved over time in this Mumbai constituency.
Current Election Significance
The 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections carry substantial weight for Mumbai's future. Ward 48 represents a microcosm of the larger civic battle unfolding across the city.
Residents are particularly interested in issues like infrastructure, sanitation, and local development. The elected corporator will address these concerns directly, making this election personally relevant to every voter in Ward 48.
Political parties have campaigned vigorously in this constituency. They recognize Ward 48's importance within the broader Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation structure. The outcome here could influence political dynamics throughout Mumbai.
Stay tuned for complete 2026 election results as counting progresses. We will provide timely updates on the winner, vote totals, and victory margin once final numbers are confirmed.
