Mahayuti finalises seat-sharing for BMC polls; BJP gets 137, Shiv Sena 90

With the seat distribution now settled, candidates from both the BJP and the Shiv Sena are set to file their nomination papers tomorrow, marking the formal start of the alliance’s electoral campaign for the country’s richest civic body.

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal

Updated : 30 December 2025, 8:59 AM IST

BMC Polls: Nominations from 30 December

Mumbai: The Mahayuti alliance has finalised its seat-sharing formula for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, putting an end to weeks of negotiations between its key constituents.

As per the agreement, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest 137 seats, while the Shiv Sena will field candidates in 90 seats.

Both parties have also decided to allocate a portion of their respective quotas to smaller allied parties within the Mahayuti alliance.

Nomination begin tomorrow

With the seat distribution now settled, candidates from both the BJP and the Shiv Sena are set to file their nomination papers tomorrow, marking the formal start of the alliance’s electoral campaign for the country’s richest civic body.

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