BMC Election Results: Kangana Ranaut calls Uddhav Thackeray camp’s defeat “Justice Served”

The BMC Election 2026 results have reshaped Mumbai’s political landscape, with the BJP–Shinde alliance securing a clear majority. Reacting to the defeat of the Shiv Sena (UBT), BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut termed the outcome “justice.”

Post Published By: Sona Saini
Updated : 17 January 2026, 8:36 AM IST
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Mumbai: Political activity has intensified in Maharashtra following the BMC election results. These results marked the end of the Thackeray family's decades-long dominance over the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. With the Mahayuti securing a majority, Mumbai is set to have a mayor from the BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) after a long time. Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut has sharply reacted to the Uddhav Thackeray faction's defeat.

"The people have taught a lesson to those who demolished my house"

Kangana Ranaut called the Uddhav Thackeray faction's defeat in the BMC elections "justice." She said, "Those who demolished my house have been ousted from power today." Recalling the Mumbai Municipal Corporation's actions, Kangana said that the people of Maharashtra have rejected those who abused her, demolished her house, and threatened to leave Maharashtra.

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Calling the BMC action malicious

In her statement, Kangana mentioned the time when the BMC took action against her office. She said that the Bombay High Court had also described that action as "nothing but malice in law." According to Kangana, such election results are like justice for her personally.

Congratulations to PM Modi and Fadnavis

Expressing happiness over the BJP's victory, Kangana Ranaut congratulated Narendra Modi and Devendra Fadnavis. She said that this "saffron wave" in Maharashtra is the result of the hard work of the BJP family and is a big victory for everyone.

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Old Video Goes Viral on Social Media

Following the BMC election results, an old video of Kangana Ranaut from 2020 is also rapidly going viral on social media. This video is from the time when her office was demolished. At that time, Kangana had said, "Today my house is destroyed, tomorrow your pride will be destroyed. This is the wheel of time." Now, after the election results, Kangana's supporters are linking this video to Uddhav Thackeray's defeat.

Changing Political Equations

The BMC election results have changed the direction of Mumbai's politics. Political reactions to the Thackeray faction's defeat and the Mahayuti's victory are constantly pouring in. Kangana Ranaut's statement is considered one of the most discussed statements after the election results.

Location : 
  • Mumbai

Published : 
  • 17 January 2026, 8:36 AM IST

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