The Chandrapur Municipal Corporation (CMC) elections, a significant event in Maharashtra's local political landscape, were conducted on January 15, 2026, with the counting of votes commencing on January 16, 2026. This election forms a part of a broader electoral exercise for 29 municipal corporations across the state of Maharashtra. The Chandrapur civic body comprises 66 seats spread across 17 wards. As per early and ongoing trends from various news outlets, including India TV News and ABP Live, the Indian National Congress (INC) has emerged as the leading party, securing 30 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trailing behind, having won 23 seats according to the latest updates. Reports also indicate that other parties, such as the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction, had also secured leads in a few wards during the early stages of counting, signifying a closely contested election. This dynamic trend suggests afluid electoral outcome. The last Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections were held in 2017, where the BJP had secured a decisive victory by winning 36 out of 66 seats, establishing a benchmark for the current results. The current polls are closely watched as they reflect the prevailing political mood in urban Maharashtra.