The counting for the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Election 2026 is underway today, January 16, 2026, and the trends are crystal clear. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to retain its power in the industrial twin city of Pune, securing a comfortable majority for the second consecutive term.
This election was seen as a prestige battle for Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who joined forces with the Sharad Pawar faction (NCP-SP) in a rare local alliance to defeat the BJP. However, voters have decisively favored the BJP’s “development agenda” over the NCP’s traditional clout.
Here is a detailed report on the live results, key winners, and why this victory is historic for the BJP in Western Maharashtra.
PCMC Election Result 2026: Live Tally (1:30 PM Update)
The counting began at 10:00 AM across 8 zonal offices. As of the latest trends, the BJP has crossed the majority mark.
- Total Seats: 128
- Majority Mark: 65
- Voter Turnout: ~60%
| Party / Alliance | Seats Leading/Won | Status |
| BJP | 74+ | Clear Majority |
| NCP (Ajit) + NCP (SP) | 40+ | Trailing |
| Shiv Sena (Shinde) | 5 | — |
| Shiv Sena (UBT) | 3 | — |
| Others/Independents | 6 | — |
Key Highlights: Why is this a Big Deal?
The Pimpri-Chinchwad result is shocking for political analysts for two main reasons:
1. The Failure of the “United NCP” Experiment
For the first time since their split, the Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar factions decided to contest the PCMC polls together to reclaim their “home turf.” Pimpri-Chinchwad was once an impregnable fortress of Ajit Pawar.
- The Outcome: Despite the unity, the NCP failed to dent the BJP’s vote bank. This indicates that the BJP has successfully created its own loyal voter base in the last 5 years of governance (2017-2022).
2. Anti-Incumbency Factor Did Not Work
The PCMC was under an Administrator’s rule for nearly 4 years due to election delays. Opposition parties campaigned heavily on issues like water shortage, river pollution (Indrayani), and corruption allegations. However, voters seemingly preferred the BJP’s promise of Metro connectivity and infrastructure upgrades.
Key Winners & Losers
- Winner: Rajendra Gavade (BJP Rebel) is leading in Ward 18, showing that even rebels are performing well against official NCP candidates.
- Loser: Viraj Landge, nephew of former NCP MLA Vilas Landge, is trailing, marking a significant upset for the Pawar family.
- Winner: Shatrughna Kate (BJP) has retained his seat with a massive margin in Pimple Saudagar.
What Happens Next?
With the BJP crossing the magic figure of 65, the path is clear for the party to elect its Mayor.
- Mayor Election: The first General Body Meeting will be called within a month to elect the new Mayor. Since the post is reserved for an ‘Open Category’ candidate this time (as per rotation), intense lobbying has already begun within the BJP.
- Focus Areas: The new body will have to immediately address the Red Zone issue (defense land restrictions) and the 24×7 water supply project, which were major poll promises.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who is winning the PCMC Election 2026?
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is winning with a clear majority, leading in over 74 seats out of 128 as of the latest trends on January 16, 2026.
Q: Did Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar fight together in PCMC?
Yes, in a rare move, the two NCP factions (NCP-Ajit and NCP-Sharad Pawar) formed a local alliance to contest against the BJP in Pimpri-Chinchwad, but they failed to secure a majority.
Q: How many seats are there in Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation?
There are a total of 128 seats (corporators) in the PCMC general body.
Q: When was the last PCMC election held?
The last election was held in February 2017. The 2022 elections were delayed due to OBC reservation and ward restructuring issues, finally taking place in January 2026.
Q: Who will be the new Mayor of PCMC?
The BJP will decide the new Mayor. Prominent names include senior corporators like Shatrughna Kate and Namdev Dhake, but the final decision will be taken by the party’s parliamentary board.