New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections are likely to be held between 12 - 18 January, 2026, after 8 long years, says Shiv Sena. The Supreme Court of India has directed the State Election Commission to complete all local body elections by 31 January 2026, as the elections have been due since 2022.

The estimated budget of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for the year 2025-26 is Rs. 74,427 crore, and the expenditure stands at Rs. 43,162 crore, representing 58% of the total budget allocated to development projects. This gigantic budget is unmatched by any other state or municipal corporation in the country, cementing the BMC's status as Asia's wealthiest civic body.

Mumbai is the financial capital of the...