The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Elections 2026 are officially confirmed to take place on Thursday, January 15, 2026, with the counting of votes scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2026. This highly anticipated civic election will see over 1.03 crore eligible voters, including 55,16,707 men, 48,26,509 women, and 1,099 others, exercise their democratic right across 227 wards in Mumbai. Approximately 1,700 candidates are contesting these high-stakes polls, which are also being held for 28 other municipal corporations across Maharashtra. Campaigning for these crucial elections concluded on January 13, 2026, setting the stage for a decisive battle among major political alliances, including the BJP-led Mahayuti, the reunited Thackeray camp (Shiv Sena UBT and MNS), and the Congress, which is contesting independently in Mumbai. The elections are significant as they mark the first BMC polls since the 2022 split in the Shiv Sena. Ahead of the polling day, the State Election Commission and various news outlets have urged citizens to check their names in the voter list to avoid any last-minute issues, emphasizing the importance of participating in this democratic process. Elaborate security arrangements, involving over 28,000 police personnel, are in place to ensure a safe and peaceful election.