BMC Election Results: AIMIM Opens Account with Two Wins, BJP Leads on 135 Seats

Mumbai, January 16: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results 2025 have started shaping Mumbai’s political landscape, with AIMIM opening its account by winning two seats, while the BJP has emerged strong with a major lead on Ward 135 and overall dominance in early trends.

According to the latest counting updates, the civic election results indicate intense competition among major political parties, as final outcomes are awaited later today.

AIMIM Wins Two Seats in BMC Elections

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) registered its presence in the BMC by securing victories in two wards:

• Ward 134 (Govandi): AIMIM candidate Atiq declared winner
• Ward 143: AIMIM candidate emerged victorious

These wins mark AIMIM’s first confirmed success in the ongoing BMC election results and are seen as a significant development in Mumbai’s civic politics.

BJP and Mahayuti Alliance Show Strong Lead

As per early trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance is showing a clear edge across Mumbai:

• BJP: Leading on 57 seats
• Shiv Sena (Shinde group): Ahead on 20 seats
• Mahayuti alliance total lead: 77 seats

Meanwhile, opposition parties are also maintaining a strong presence in several wards.

Performance of Other Parties

The latest trends from vote counting across BMC wards show the following positions:

• Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction): Leading on 51 seats
• Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS): Ahead on 7 seats
• Congress: Leading on 9 seats
• NCP (Ajit Pawar faction): Ahead on 1 seat

These numbers are based on early counting trends and may change as counting progresses.

Vote Counting Underway at 23 Centres

Vote counting is currently underway at 23 designated counting centres across Mumbai. Election officials stated that:

• Counting is being conducted strictly as per Election Commission of India guidelines
• Special arrangements have been made for security, traffic management, and law & order
• Final BMC election results are expected by this evening

Officials added that the detailed counting plan was implemented after approval from the Municipal Commissioner.

Key Facts About BMC Elections 2025

• Polling date: Thursday, January 15
• Total wards: 227
• Majority mark: 114 seats
• Total candidates: Around 1,700
  • 879 women
  • 821 men
• Drop in candidates compared to 2017: 25.27%

The BMC is regarded as India’s largest and richest municipal corporation, making these elections crucial for Mumbai’s governance and future development.

BJP and Shiv Sena Seat Sharing Details

• BJP contested in 136 wards
• Shiv Sena (Shinde group) contested in 89 wards
• No candidates were fielded by the alliance in Wards 145, 167, 211, and 212
• Friendly contests were reported in Wards 34, 173, and 225

Final Results Awaited

As counting continues, political parties and citizens are closely watching the BMC election results 2025, which are expected to redefine Mumbai’s civic administration. The final seat tally will determine who controls the country’s most influential municipal body.

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