Raj Thackeray Reflects on BMC Polls Loss

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

National Politics

Maharashtra leader Raj Thackeray said his party will “analyse what went wrong” after a disappointing performance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. He acknowledged that the contest was not easy and that the results fell short of his party’s expectations. Post-Poll

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Mumbai: Shiv Sena’s 30-Year BMC Rule Ends

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results for 2026 show a major political shift as Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) lost control of the civic body it led for nearly three decades. The BJP–Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) alliance secured a clear majority, ending the long dominance of Shiv Sena (UBT) in the richest municipal corporation […]

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Maharashtra Civic Polls: BMC Results Counting Begins

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Counting of votes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election 2026 began on Friday morning after polling was completed across Maharashtra’s 29 civic bodies, including Mumbai, Pune, Thane and Nagpur. Officials said the process is being carried out in designated centres under tight security. Turnout And Process Early figures indicate about 46–50% voter turnout

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BJP, Shiv Sena Finalise Seat Share for BMC Polls

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiv Sena have finalised their seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, marking a key step in preparations for one of India’s most politically significant civic polls. Under the arrangement, the BJP will contest 137 seats, while the Shiv Sena will field candidates in 90 seats of […]

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Thackeray Cousins Finalise Seat Sharing for BMC Polls

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) headed by Raj Thackeray have finalised a seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The understanding marks a significant political development in Mumbai civic politics, bringing the Thackeray cousins together after years of political

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Raj Thackeray Warns MNS May Lose Mumbai’s BMC Control

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has issued a warning that he may lose control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in the upcoming elections — a civic body considered the last stronghold for his party in Mumbai. He described the contest as a “make-or-break moment” for the region’s Marathi community, suggesting that failing to […]

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Begone Beggars, Hello Clean Streets: Modi Arrives, Mumbai Transforms

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2025

Mumbai has witnessed a rare miracle. For once, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) was seen working with a zeal that citizens had long stopped expecting. Streets that were clogged with garbage suddenly became spotless, beggars and hawkers disappeared overnight, and the city’s filth was hidden under carefully placed tarpaulins. The reason was not a newfound […]