BMC exit polls: Mahayuti set to sweep Mumbai, predicts Axis My India Poll

This India Today special show provides Axis My India exit poll numbers for the just-concluded Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections and its in-depth analysis. Axis My India exit poll projections indicate a major political shift, with the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance poised to win a decisive majority of 131-151 seats, potentially installing Mumbai's first-ever BJP mayor. The programme examines the factors contributing to this trend, including the fragmentation of the opposition and the decline of the 'Thackeray brand'. Panelists discuss the consolidation of North Indian and youth voters behind the BJP, the influence of the 'Ladli Bahin' scheme on women voters, and the impact of large-scale infrastructure projects like the Atal Setu and Coastal Road. The report also addresses underlying civic issues such as urban decay, a class divide in voting, and voter apathy, reflected in a turnout estimated between 46% and 50%.