Overview
- The alliance crossed the majority mark in the 227-member BMC with 120 seats, as the BJP won 93 and the Eknath Shinde–led Shiv Sena took 27, making the BJP the single largest party in Mumbai.
- Across Maharashtra, the Mahayuti registered a broad urban sweep and was reported to control about 25 of 29 municipal corporations, with consolidated tallies showing the BJP winning or leading in roughly 1,293 seats.
- Devendra Fadnavis said the next Mumbai mayor will be from the BJP and projected the alliance would install 25 mayors statewide following the civic victories.
- The State Election Commission recorded overall turnout at 54.77% and largely dismissed opposition allegations over indelible ink and EVM issues.
- Control of the BMC, which has a FY2025–26 budget of about Rs 74,427 crore, positions the alliance to steer major projects and services in Mumbai, with leaders saying the mandate will help accelerate metro and road works.