BMC Municipal Corporation Results:
AIMIM registers a commanding lead in Ward No. 134.
Big Breaking:
In the first round of counting, the AIMIM has surged ahead in Ward 134.
AIMIM candidate Mehjabeen Ahmed Khan secured a massive 3,174 votes in the opening round, establishing a strong early advantage.
Aurangabad Municipal Corporation
10:30 AM – Initial Trends
Current lead positions:
Shiv Sena is ahead in 13 seats
BJP has taken the lead in 7 seats
Congress is leading in 6 seats
AIMIM is ahead in 7 seats
Others lead in 1 seat
Vote counting is in progress.
The final outcome is yet to be declared.
BMC Municipal Corporation Results:
A nail-biting contest is underway in Ward No. 20 of Charkop.
Breaking News:
Ward No. 20 in Charkop is witnessing an extremely close fight.
The contest is between the MNS and the BJP, with both parties locked in a tight race.
BJP candidate Deepak (Bala) Tawde has secured 3,109 votes.
Meanwhile, Dinesh Salvi of the MNS has received 3,037 votes.
BMC Municipal Corporation Results:
The first set of results has emerged from South Mumbai.
Breaking News:
Initial figures from South Mumbai are now available.
Ward 214
BJP candidate Ajay Patil is in the lead.
- Mahesh Gavli: 728 votes
- Ajay Patil: 2,719 votes
- Mukesh Bhalerav: 435 votes
Ward 215
BJP candidate Santosh Dhale is leading.
- Bhavana Koli: 751 votes
- Santosh Dhale: 2,246 votes
- NOTA: 96 votes
Tight Security as Counting Begins in Marathwada Civic Polls
Vote counting for five municipal corporations in the Marathwada region, including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, began at 10 am on January 16 amid tight security. The elections witnessed polling-day tensions over alleged bogus voters and fake Aadhaar cards, even as voter turnout remained strong.
The municipal corporation elections in Marathwada concluded with mixed scenes of tension and enthusiasm. In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, several polling stations reported disputes related to polling slips, bogus voters, and alleged fake Aadhaar cards, creating a tense atmosphere in certain areas.
Despite these challenges, voter participation remained high. On polling day evening, long queues were seen outside several polling booths, reflecting strong public engagement in the democratic process. Final turnout data showed that 60 percent voting was recorded across 115 wards in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, slightly lower than the 63 percent recorded in the previous election.
A major highlight of this election cycle was Jalna, where municipal corporation elections were held for the first time. The city recorded a voter turnout of 61.16 percent. Vote counting in Jalna began at 10 am at a ground located in the industrial estate area of the city, with heavy police deployment to prevent any untoward incidents.
Other municipal corporations in the region also recorded healthy turnout figures. Nanded–Waghala registered 61.71 percent voting, Parbhani recorded the highest turnout at 65.99 percent, while Latur saw 60.8 percent of voters casting their ballots.
Early Leads for BJP and Alliance as Counting Begins in Maharashtra Civic Polls
Vote counting for multiple municipal corporations across Maharashtra began on Friday morning, with early trends showing the BJP leading in Pune, while the Nationalist Congress Party faces an uncertain position. Counting is underway in Pune, Mumbai, Jalgaon, Aurangabad and other key cities amid tight security.