TMC Election Result: Shinde Sena Set to Maintain Control in Thane as BJP and NCP Make Modest Gains

Thane, 16th January 2026: Early trends from the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) elections suggest that the Shinde faction of Shiv Sena is poised to retain its longstanding dominance, even as the BJP and NCP factions register modest inroads.

Thane has historically been a Shiv Sena stronghold, under the party’s control for over three decades, dating back to the era of the late leader Anand Dighe. The only interruption occurred between 1987 and 1993, when Congress briefly held power.

In the 2026 elections, early trends show the Shinde Sena leading in 24 wards, while the BJP is ahead in five, and both the Sharad Pawar-led NCP and Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP lead in four wards each. Analysts note that while opposition parties have made limited gains, the overall balance clearly favours Shinde Sena’s continued control of the civic body.

Ward-wise Highlights

Ward 4: Sneha Ambre (BJP), Mukesh Mokashi (BJP), Asha Sher Bahadur Singh (Shinde Sena), Siddharth Pandey (Shinde Sena)

Ward 6: Vanita Ghogare (Shinde Sena), Sarita Thakur (Shinde Sena), Prashant Jadhav (Shinde Sena), Hanumant Jagdale (Shinde Sena) – sweeping all opponents from the Thackeray faction

Ward 10: Najib Mulla (NCP-Ajit Pawar), Poonam Mali (NCP-Ajit Pawar), Vahida Khan (NCP-Ajit Pawar), Suhas Desai (NCP-Ajit Pawar) – a decisive margin of victory

Najib Mulla, NCP’s state general secretary and district president, led his team to a major win in Ward 10, marking the first notable success for the Ajit Pawar faction in Thane.

While the BJP and NCP factions have registered isolated gains, election observers emphasize that Shinde Sena’s organisational strength and deep-rooted voter base are likely to secure its uninterrupted control over Thane Municipal Corporation once the final results are declared.