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Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s L Ward is one of the key administrative wards in eastern Mumbai, covering prominent localities such as Kurla, Chunabhatti, Chandivali, and Sakinaka. With its dense population and mixed residential–commercial character, the ward holds significant importance in the city’s municipal governance.
L Ward comprises 16 electoral wards, numbered 156 to 171, and is represented by 14 corporators who are responsible for overseeing civic amenities, infrastructure development, sanitation, water supply, and public welfare across the ward.
According to the 2011 Census, the population of individual electoral wards in L Ward ranges from over 52,000 to nearly 60,000 residents. Ward 156 recorded the highest population with 59,226 residents, followed closely by Ward 157 with 58,682 residents and Ward 169 with 58,269 residents. On the lower end, Ward 171 had a population of 52,731, while Ward 160 recorded 52,802 residents.
Other wards such as 158, 161, 165, and 167 also reported populations exceeding 56,000, reflecting the high population density and urban pressure faced by civic authorities in the region.
L Ward’s diverse neighbourhoods include residential colonies, industrial pockets, transport hubs, and commercial zones, particularly in areas like Kurla and Sakinaka. This diversity makes urban planning and service delivery both complex and critical.
While detailed figures for the 2017 electorate and voter turnout are not fully visible, civic records indicate that voter participation remains a key factor influencing local governance and representation in the ward.
With its large population, strategic location, and varied demographic profile, L Ward continues to be a vital part of Mumbai’s civic framework, where effective administration and citizen engagement play an essential role in shaping the quality of urban life.

L Ward Results Highlight Reservation Trends and Political Representation :
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s L Ward, covering key areas such as Kurla, Chunabhatti, Chandivali, and Sakinaka, reflects a diverse political and social representation, as seen in the comparison of reservations and winning candidates across its electoral wards.
The data highlights how reservation categories have evolved over time while showcasing the political parties and candidates who emerged victorious in the 2017 civic elections.

Ward-wise Winners and Reservation Status

In Ward 156, Ashwini Matekar of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) won the seat reserved for Open Women, securing victory with a margin of 4,492 votes.
Ward 157 saw Akanksha Shetye of Shiv Sena winning from an OBC Women reserved seat, while Chitra Sangle of Shiv Sena retained Ward 158, also reserved for OBC Women, with a margin of 4,499 votes.
In Ward 159, Prakash More of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious from an Open category seat. Ward 160 witnessed a close contest, with Independent candidate Kiran Landge winning by a narrow margin of 186 votes.
Ward 161 was won by Vijayendra Shinde of Shiv Sena from an OBC reserved seat, while Wajid Qureshi of the Congress secured Ward 162, also reserved for OBC candidates.
In Ward 163, Dilip Lande of MNS emerged victorious from an Open category.
Eastern Segment Results
On the eastern side of L Ward, Harish Bhandirge of the BJP won Ward 164, followed by Ashraf Azmi of the Congress securing Ward 165.
Ward 166 was won by Sanjay Turde of MNS, while Ward 167, reserved for Women, was claimed by Dilshad Azmi of the Congress with a strong margin of 4,097 votes.
In Ward 168, Sayeeda Khan of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) won from a Women reserved seat.
Ward 169, reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, was won by Pravina Morajkar of Shiv Sena, recording one of the highest victory margins at 4,788 votes.
Ward 170 went to Kaptan Malik of the NCP, while Ward 171 was won by Sanvi Tandel of Shiv Sena, marking another key women’s representation in the ward.
A Diverse Political Landscape
The results underline L Ward’s politically diverse character, with representation from Shiv Sena, BJP, Congress, NCP, MNS, and Independent candidates. The mix of Open, OBC, SC, and Women-reserved seats reflects the civic body’s efforts to ensure inclusive representation across communities.
With high voter participation and competitive contests, L Ward continues to remain a crucial political battleground in Mumbai’s municipal governance.

RESERVATIONS: THEN & NOW
L WARD – BMC ELECTION RESULTS (2017)

Ward Number
Winner & Party (2017)
Victory Margin
Reservation Category (2017 → 2025)
WARD-WISE DETAILS
Ward 156
Ashwini Matekar (MNS)
Victory Margin: 4,492
Reservation: Open Women → Open Women
Ward 157
Akanksha Shetye (Shiv Sena)
Victory Margin: 573
Reservation: OBC Women → Open Women
Ward 158
Chitra Sangle (Shiv Sena)
Victory Margin: 4,499
Reservation: OBC Women → OBC Women
Ward 159
Prakash More (BJP)
Victory Margin: 1,954
Reservation: Open → Open
Ward 160
Kiran Landge (Independent)
Victory Margin: 186
Reservation: Open → Open
Ward 161
Vijayendra Shinde (Shiv Sena)
Victory Margin: 1,267
Reservation: OBC → Open
Ward 162
Wajid Qureshi (Congress)
Victory Margin: 1,234
Reservation: OBC → Open
Ward 163
Dilip Lande (MNS)
Victory Margin: 1,775
Reservation: Open → Open
EASTERN SIDE WARDS
Ward 164
Harish Bhandirge (BJP)
Victory Margin: 3,659
Reservation: Open → Open
Ward 165
Ashraf Azmi (Congress)
Victory Margin: 2,837
Reservation: Open → Open
Ward 166
Sanjay Turde (MNS)
Victory Margin: 756
Reservation: Open → Open
Ward 167
Dilshad Azmi (Congress)
Victory Margin: 4,097
Reservation: Women → OBC Women
Ward 168
Sayeeda Khan (NCP)
Victory Margin: 1,583
Reservation: Women → Open
Ward 169
Pravina Morajkar (Shiv Sena)
Victory Margin: 4,788
Reservation: SC → Open
Ward 170
Kaptan Malik (NCP)
Victory Margin: 4,134
Reservation: Open → OBC Women
Ward 171
Sanvi Tandel (Shiv Sena)
Victory Margin: 3,292
Reservation: Open → Open