The third general elections of the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) held in 2026 have concluded with several historic milestones.
While the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) secured power for the third consecutive time with a clear majority, the election of 23-year-old Pradipika Singh has become the highlight of this year’s polls.
BVA dominance and key outcomes
The 2026 elections remained a major talking point due to BVA’s dominance with 70 seats, the BJP’s significant surge to 43 seats, the defeat of several high-profile former corporators, and the strategic alliance formed by Dhananjay Gawde and Vijay Patil with Hitendra Thakur.
Youngest winner in the house
Pradipika Singh, contesting on a BVA ticket from Ward 8 (B)—a general category seat reserved for women in the Vasai East highway belt—has emerged as the youngest corporator in the house.
In a closely contested battle, Singh polled 13,922 votes, defeating Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) candidate Kalyani Patil, who secured 9,889 votes. Singh won by a decisive margin of 4,033 votes.
Commitment to development
Speaking to the media after her victory, the young corporator credited the party’s grassroots connection for her success. “Bahujan Vikas Aghadi is not just a political party; it is a family. I have received this opportunity through the blessings of our party workers and leaders,” Singh said.
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She further highlighted the civic issues plaguing her ward. “While we were out of power, several issues like water scarcity and dilapidated roads remained unresolved. Now that BVA has regained power in the corporation, I am confident that these pending developmental projects will be fast-tracked,” she added.
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