Maharashtra Govt To Hold Mayoral Lottery On January 22 For Mumbai And 28 Civic Bodies
Published on: Jan. 19, 2026, 11:26 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
The Maharashtra government has begun preparations for mayoral elections in Mumbai and 28 other municipal corporations, with the reservation lottery scheduled for January 22 at Mantralaya. The draw will decide the category—general, women, SC, ST, or OBC—under which the mayor’s post is reserved. Mayors are elected by corporators, and alliances may be key in corporations without a clear majority.
