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Explained: The step-by-step process to elect Mumbai’s mayor
Updated On: 23 January, 2026 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
From reservation draw to show-of-hands voting, here is how Mumbai elects its mayor after a landmark BMC election
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How Mumbai’s mayor is elected
The mayor of Mumbai is elected from among the corporators of the ruling party or alliance and serves a tenure of two and a half years. Traditionally, the largest party in the BMC decides the mayoral candidate from among its elected corporators.
Stage 1: Reservation of the mayor’s post
Mumbai’s post of Mayor has been reserved for the General (Women) category, following a draw conducted on Thursday morning by the Government of Maharashtra’s Urban Development Department. As per the reservation outcome, Mumbai’s next mayor must be a woman and from the General category.
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