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
Updated On: 2026-01-16 03:10 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
Panchal has reportedly raised concerns over the election process, citing alleged irregularities
Her supporters protested outside the counting centre in Andheri, prompting police to intervene
The other major candidate from the ward was Gayatri Chhabinath Gupta from Congress
According to some reports, the result of ward 72 has been put on hold
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