Mumbai is finally going to the polls! After a 34-month delay, the State Election Commission (SEC) has officially announced the dates for the 2026 BMC Elections.
In this video, we break down the complete 2026 election schedule, the battle between the Shinde and Thackeray factions, and why this is the most expensive civic election in India’s history.
BMC Election 2026: Official Dates
Notification Issue: December 15, 2025
Filing of Nominations: December 23 – December 30, 2025
Scrutiny of Papers: December 31, 2025
Withdrawal Deadline: January 2, 2026
Voting Day: 🗳️ January 15, 2026 (Thursday)
Result Day: 🏆 January 16, 2026 (Friday)
🔍 Key Highlights & Political Battle
Seats at Stake: 227 Wards (Single-member system).
The Richest Body: Control over a massive ₹74,427 Crore budget.
Mahayuti vs MVA: The ruling BJP, Eknath Shinde (Sena), and Ajit Pawar (NCP) take on the opposition MVA (UBT Sena, Congress, and Sharad Pawar’s NCP).
The Main Clash: Can Uddhav Thackeray reclaim the “Bastion of Mumbai,” or will the Mahayuti alliance take over Asia’s wealthiest corporation?
Voter Update: Over 11.5 lakh duplicate voters identified in Mumbai; stay tuned for the “double-star” voter list rules.
Watch the full video to understand how these elections will impact Mumbai’s infrastructure, local taxes, and future development.
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