Maharashtra BMC elections result 2026: Counting of votes for high-stakes civic polls in state begins; all eyes on Mumbai

BMC elections result 2026: Vote counting is underway for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra. The focus is on Mumbai, where the BJP-led Mahayuti faces a significant challenge from the reunited Thackeray cousins. Polling for these elections concluded yesterday. The results will determine control of India's richest civic body. This marks a crucial political juncture for the state.