Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling BJP and its allies have won a historic majority in Mumbai's municipal corporation elections, ending decades of control by regional parties like Shiv Sena. This marks the first time the national party has dominated the city's powerful civic body, a key victory in India's financial capital.

The win in Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) gives the BJP direct control over the city's vast infrastructure budget and development projects. For years, the BMC has been a stronghold of regional politics, making this shift a major political realignment in urban India and a sign of Modi's enduring appeal in metropolitan centers.

The new administration now faces immediate pressure to deliver on promises of improved urban services, from transport to housing. The election results will be closely watched as a barometer for national politics ahead of future state and general elections, testing the BJP's ability to maintain its urban momentum.