Mumbai BMC Election Results 2026: Where To Find The Official Count And What It Means

Mumbai: Voters in Mumbai woke up today keen to see who will control the city’s powerful civic body. Counting of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) votes began this morning. Early trends show key alliances battling it out across wards. 

Here's the latest on how to check official results, what's unfolding on the ground, and why these elections matter.

How Can I See the Official Results Online?

The most authoritative place to check the BMC election results is the Maharashtra State Election Commission’s official website. This portal is updated as counting progresses and includes:

• Ward-wise results with winning and leading candidates
• Party-wise seat tallies
• Vote margins and trend updates

What Is The Step-By-Step Guide To Check Results?

• Go to the State Election Commission's website (mahasec.maharashtra.gov.in).
• Look for the "Election Results" or "Local Body Election Results" section.
• Click the link for "BMC Election Result 2026."
• Select Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation or Mumbai district from the list.
• Browse either ward or party details. 

Other news portals and live blogs also carry real-time updates, but the official portal is the final word on verified numbers.

When Are Results Being Counted and Announced?

Vote counting started at 10 a.m. in multiple counting centres across Mumbai. Officials expect results to roll in throughout the day. The final outcome, which party or coalition will control all 227 BMC seats, should be clear by this evening. 

Officials have arranged secure venues, CCTV monitoring and strict procedures to ensure accurate counting. A phased approach at different locations may delay trends slightly, but is intended to be more orderly.

What Are the Early Trends Saying?

Early figures and exit polling suggest strong competition:

• The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is showing an edge in many wards.
• The Shiv Sena (UBT) and other rival groups are contesting closely in key areas.

Results at this stage are partial and still unfolding.

#UPDATE | Official BMC trends

BJP - 17
Shiv Sena (UBT) - 9
Shiv Sena- 5
Congress - 3
MNS - 1
AIMIM- 2
Samajawadi Party - 1
NCP- 1
NoTA- 1

— ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2026

Why This Election Matters to Mumbai?

The BMC is Asia's wealthiest civic body. Whoever controls it will influence decisions on roads, healthcare, sanitation, water supply and major infrastructure projects. Its performance also signals voter mood ahead of larger state and national polls.