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On this Special Report, anchor Preeti Choudhry tracks the decisive victory of the Mahayuti alliance in the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections. As counting continues, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has managed to cross the majority mark in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), leading in over 112 seats. Preeti Choudhry highlights that 'the BJP has managed to cross the majority mark' while the Thackeray-led faction trails significantly. The programme features reactions from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who lauded the success as a 'seal of approval' for the NDA's development policies. Additionally, the report covers Tamil Nadu BJP leader K. Annamalai’s response to Raj Thackeray’s 'divisive narratives,' asserting that Mumbai has chosen unity over regional animosity. With counting still underway in 30 wards, the bulletin explores the shifting political landscape in Mumbai, Thane, and Pune, where the Mahayuti has established a commanding lead over the opposition.

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On this Special Report, reporter Vidya provides live updates on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results as counting continues past the expected schedule. While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has seen a 'saffron sweep' across other Maharashtra municipalities, the battle for India's richest civic body remains neck-and-neck. Vidya notes that 'in these 10 wards especially, the technical snag is one of the reasons being cited for this entire hitch' in declaring final results. The transcript highlights that counting has been completed in 187 of the 227 wards, with 30 wards still underway. The BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena alliance is currently shy of the halfway mark in Mumbai, despite leading in trends. The programme explores the reasons behind the delay, including low margins leading to recounts and display issues at counting centres like Wilson College.

This news bulletin provides the latest updates on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results, where the Mahayuti alliance has emerged as the leading force. The unidentified speaker notes that 'the BJP has managed to cross the majority mark' in Mumbai, leading in 112 wards, while the Thackeray-led faction stands at 77. Out of 227 wards, counting is complete in 187, with 10 wards facing delays due to display issues and 30 wards still being processed. Reports from the ground highlight celebrations at the BJP headquarters, where leaders credited party workers and the legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray for the performance. The trends indicate a consolidation of votes in the western suburbs and South Mumbai for the BJP, while the Shiv Sena (UBT) maintains strength in Marathi-dominated pockets like Lalbaug and Parel. The programme also covers the Mahayuti's strong performance in satellite cities like Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Navi Mumbai, solidifying their position across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.