Mumbai, Jan. 16 -- Supporters across the state were seen celebrating on Friday as early trends from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections showed candidates leading in several key wards.

Congress leader Asha Deepak Kale secured victory in Dharavi Ward 183.

Speaking to ANI, Kale said, "The support of our MP Varsha Gaikwad and MLA Jyoti Gaikwad is the reason behind this victory. With their blessings, we have won this seat. This is the victory of our party workers..."

In Jalgaon Ward 19, BJP's Rajendra Ghuge Patil emerged victorious.

"...All mahayuti candidates have won from the ward. Two of the four were elected unopposed while Shiv Sena's Nikita Vanjari and I won today," Patil said.

After winning Jalgaon ward 19, Shiv ...