India, Jan. 14 -- Mumbai is gearing up for a high-stakes civic battle as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Elections 2026 approach. Voting will take place on January 15, 2026, bringing India's richest municipal body back to the ballot after nearly a decade. With 227 wards up for grabs, major political parties and independents have entered a fierce contest that could reshape the city's power structure.

This election stands out not only for its political significance but also for changing trends among candidates, including a sharp fall in the total number of contestants and a dramatic rise in the declared assets of several prominent leaders.

The number of candidates contesting the BMC elections in 2026 has dropped sharply compa...