Overview
- Eknath Shinde said seat allocation for the BMC will be driven by elective merit, stressing that victory and securing the mayoralty outweigh the number of seats each ally contests.
- Following a meeting with Shiv Sena shakha pramukhs, Shinde directed cadres to intensify voter contact and spotlight development work under his tenure and the current Mahayuti government.
- PTI-cited reporting indicates Mumbai’s civic elections may be held by the end of January 2026, as party units conduct ward-level preparations.
- BJP leaders publicly commit to a joint fight for the BMC, while local units in Thane and Navi Mumbai discuss contesting other MMR civic bodies independently, highlighting intra-alliance tensions.
- Signals from party discussions suggest the BJP aims for the largest BMC share, with leaders touting a 150-plus tally for the alliance and formal seat talks expected after the reservation lottery.