Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:35pm on 15 Jan 2026,Thursday India
Voting commenced on January 15, 2026, across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the high-profile Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), after years of delay. Around 3.48 crore voters are eligible to decide the fate of 15,931 candidates contesting 2,869 seats in urban local bodies statewide. Polling, held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., will see results declared on January 16. Tight security has been deployed, and the contest in Mumbai has drawn particular attention given its wealth and political significance. Exit polls suggest a strong showing for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. (PC: The Hindu)
