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BMC election exit poll: BJP-Shiv Sena alliance projected to sweep Mumbai
UPDATED: Jan 15, 2026 19:51 IST
In this news bulletin, the focus is on the Axis My India exit poll results for the Mumbai civic elections. The data predicts a significant sweep for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, projecting between 131 to 151 seats out of 227, well past the majority mark of 114. Axis My India exit poll predicted 58 to 68 wards for Sena UBT and MNS alliance and 12 to 16 wards for the Congress and the BBA.
Meanwhile, speaking on the projections, NCP (Ajit Pawar) MLA Sana Malik stated, 'I still don't believe the numbers because as far as ground reality is concerned, I don't see so easy sweep for BJP and Sana alliance.' While the polls suggest a 10% vote share lead for the Mahayuti over the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance, Malik expressed skepticism regarding the scale of the victory. The discussion highlights the potential for Mumbai to elect its first-ever BJP mayor and the impact of a fragmented opposition, including the Congress and MNS, on the final outcome. Malik noted that while the alliance might be close to a majority, the projected 'overwhelming' numbers do not align with her observations of the ground reality.
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