Mumbai prepares for a crucial political moment today. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election results will be declared on January 16, 2026. Vote counting starts at 10 AM sharp.
Counting Process and Voter Turnout
Officials will count votes in batches. They will process two constituencies at a time. This method ensures accuracy and efficiency during the tally.
Mumbai recorded an approximate voter turnout of 50 percent. Final polling figures will be announced later. The city registered a 55.53 percent turnout in the 2017 civic polls.
Key Contest and Stakes
A total of 1,700 candidates are contesting for 227 seats. The BMC is India's richest civic body. It operates with an annual budget exceeding Rs 74,400 crore.
Exit Poll Projections
Various exit polls have released their seat projections. The AxisMyIndia exit poll predicts a strong performance for the BJP and its alliance partner, the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde.
This alliance is set to secure 131 to 151 seats. The Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS may retain 58 to 68 seats. Other parties could get 6 to 12 seats.
The JVC exit poll shows similar trends. It projects 138 seats for the BJP/Shiv Sena alliance. The Shiv Sena (UBT)/MNS/NCP (SP) combine might get 59 seats. Congress/VBA could secure 23 seats, with seven going to others.
Saam TV presents a slightly different picture. It indicates 119 seats for the BJP/Shiv Sena. The Shiv Sena (UBT)/MNS/plus alliance may get 75 seats. Congress/VBA could win 20 seats, with eight for others.
All eyes are now on the actual results. The counting process will determine the political landscape of Mumbai for the coming years.
