The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results for 2026, declared on January 16, 2026, show a significant victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance, which has surpassed the majority mark in Mumbai and other civic bodies across Maharashtra. The polling for these crucial municipal elections took place on January 15, 2026, after a gap of several years. This outcome is seen as a major setback for the Thackeray factions, including Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). Following the Mahayuti's strong performance, BJP leaders did not hold back in celebrating their victory and taking digs at political rivals. Notably, Bengaluru BJP MP P.C. Mohan shared images of 'rasmalai' on social media platform X, accompanied by the hashtag #BMCResults, directly trolling MNS chief Raj Thackeray. This 'rasmalai' jibe has its roots in an earlier incident where Raj Thackeray had mockingly referred to BJP leader K. Annamalai as 'rasmalai' during a rally. Thackeray's comment came after Annamalai, a Tamil Nadu BJP leader, had described Mumbai as an 'international city,' which was perceived by Thackeray as undermining Maharashtra's claim over its capital. The BJP's strong showing, particularly in India's richest civic body, highlights a significant shift in the political landscape of Mumbai.