BMC polls: Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate in Andheri files re-election nomination

Updated On: 16 January, 2026 03:10 PM IST | Divya Nair

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) candidate Manisha Panchal has applied for re-election from ward number 72 (K-East) in Andheri East after being defeated by Bharatiya Janata Party`s (BJP`s) Mamta Pankaj Yadav. The counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Election 2026 is underway at Gundavali Mumbai Public School in Andheri East on Friday. PICS/SATEJ SHINDE

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<p>Panchal has reportedly raised concerns over the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/bmc-election/results">election process</a>, citing alleged irregularities</p>

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Panchal has reportedly raised concerns over the election process, citing alleged irregularities

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Her supporters protested outside the counting centre in Andheri, prompting police to intervene

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The other major candidate from the ward was Gayatri Chhabinath Gupta from Congress

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According to some reports, the result of ward 72 has been put on hold

<p>Currently, the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance are leading the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-bmc-elections-2026-results-shiv-sena-ubt-candidate-lona-rawat-declared-winner-in-k-east-ward-supporters-rejoice-109199/10">BMC Election 2026</a>. While the BJP is leading in 128 seats, the Shiv Sena is ahead in 30 </p>

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Currently, the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance are leading the BMC Election 2026. While the BJP is leading in 128 seats, the Shiv Sena is ahead in 30

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BMC polls: Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate in Andheri files re-election nomination

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