As Maharashtra gears up for elections in 29 municipal corporations, BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay expressed confidence that the next mayor of Mumbai will come from the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. Upadhyay stated that the alliance has clearly stated its position on leadership within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). He mentioned that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde have announced that the mayor of Mumbai will be from the Mahayuti alliance, emphasizing that the mayor will be a Hindu and a Marathi.
Upadhyay also asserted that the opposition is unlikely to secure even a municipal president’s post in the state. He highlighted the failures of the opposition in previous elections, noting that despite their claims and aspirations, they were unable to form governments at the state or central level. Upadhyay stated that the ongoing civic polls will soon reveal the political landscape in Mumbai, with the results expected to clarify who will lead the city.
Campaigning for elections across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra concluded recently, setting the stage for a competitive political battle, especially in Mumbai. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is aggressively vying for control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, facing a tough challenge from a united Thackeray front. Voting is scheduled to take place on January 15 across 893 wards to elect representatives for 2,869 seats, with over 3.48 crore eligible voters participating. The fate of 15,931 candidates will be decided, and the counting of votes is set for January 16.
