Key Highlights:

• Scheduled Date: January 15, 2026 (State Election Commission notification).
• Scope: 227 wards of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
• Issues: Focus on the “Mumbai Coastal Road” completion and climate-resilient infrastructure.

The State Election Commission of Maharashtra is set to conduct the high-stakes elections for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on January 15, 2026. As the wealthiest municipal body in Asia, the BMC election is often cited as a “mini-assembly” election due to its political and economic weight.

The 2026 polls are centered on urban transformation. Following the completion of major phases of the Mumbai Metro and the Coastal Road, voters will weigh in on the effectiveness of the “Mumbai Next” vision. The election results will set the political narrative for the state of Maharashtra for the remainder of the decade.