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Voting underway in high-stakes Maharashtra civic polls, eyes on Mumbai
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Voting began on Thursday across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, with the spotlight on Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) where the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance faces a fierce battle from the reunited Thackeray cousins. A total of 3.48 crore voters will decide the fate of 15,931 candidates, including 1,700 vying for 227 BMC seats. Polling runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has requested an extension from the state government to present its annual budget until March 4, 2026, due to delays in selecting the mayor and committee chairpersons.
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Mahayuti has secured a major victory in Maharashtra's BMC elections, paving the way for BJP's first mayor. Shiv Sena's 25-year stronghold has crumbled, and the Thackeray brothers' unity failed to sway voters. These results signal a significant shift in the state's urban politics.