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Mahayuti Confident of Winning 29 Municipalities, Says BJP Chief Chavan

Maharashtra BJP President Ravindra Chavan expressed strong confidence that the ruling Mahayuti alliance will win the mayoral posts in 29 local bodies across the state. He attributed this confidence to the developmental agenda championed under the leadership of PM Modi and CM Devendra Fadnavis. Polling for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and over 28 other municipal corporations is currently underway after a gap of nearly eight years. Shiv Sena candidate Priya Sarvankar echoed the confidence in the alliance's victory while criticizing the opposition's approach.

Key Points: Maharashtra BJP Confident of Mahayuti Victory in Civic Polls

  • Mahayuti alliance confident of victory
  • Elections for BMC and 28 other corporations
  • Campaign fought on development agenda
  • Opposition accused of "Bhai-Bhai" agenda
  • Counting of votes scheduled for January 16
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"29 municipalities will elect mayor from Mahayuti": Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan

BJP's Ravindra Chavan predicts Mahayuti alliance will secure mayoral posts in 29 municipalities. Polling underway for BMC and other corporations.

"The mayor will definitely be from our alliance. - Priya Sarvankar"

Thane, January 15

Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party president Ravindra Chavan on Thursday exuded confidence that the ruling Mahayuti would secure victory in the 29 local bodies across the state.

Speaking to the media after casting his vote here, he emphasised the BJP and Shiv Sena's "developmental agenda".

"Under the leadership of PM Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, we have run an election campaign on a development agenda, and we fully believe that 29 municipalities will elect a mayor from Mahayuti," Chavan told reporters.

Chavan cast his vote at Joshi School polling booth for the local body elections.

Meanwhile, Shiv Sena candidate Priya Sarvankar criticised the opposition, saying they are advancing a "Bhai-Bhai agenda" in the Maharashtra local body polls while her party and the BJP were moving forward with a development agenda.

"Shiv Sena and BJP are moving forward with a development agenda, while opposition parties are advancing a 'Bhai-Bhai' agenda (brother-brother alliance). All Mumbaikars will vote for our development agenda," she said.

Sarvankar further expressed confidence in the Mahayuti's victory in the elections, saying, "The mayor will definitely be from our alliance."

Polling for India's richest municipal corporation, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), began early Thursday morning, with hundreds of voters queuing to cast their votes and elect 277 new ward members, after a gap of nearly 8 years.

Voting began at 7:30 am today, with people queuing at their respective polling booths. A total of 1,700 candidates are set to contest the polls in Mumbai.

The Thackeray family, including former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and his son Aaditya Thackeray, also visited polling booth 44 at Kala Nagar, Sahvas Society, in Bandra East to cast their votes.

A total of 1,03,44,315 citizens are eligible to vote in the BMC polls. Of these, 55,16,707 are men, 48,26,509 are women, and the number of other voters is 1,099.

Apart from Mumbai, Municipal elections for over 28 other corporations are being held across Maharashtra, with counting of votes scheduled for Friday, January 16.

- ANI

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Priya S
"Bhai-Bhai agenda" comment is spot on! The opposition alliances seem so opportunistic. At least Mahayuti has a clear track record in the state. Development should be the only agenda for our municipalities.
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Aman W
Confident statements are fine, but I'll believe it when I see results. BMC elections are always unpredictable. The real test is after winning - will they solve issues like garbage, water, and roads?
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Sarah B
As a long-time Mumbai resident, I just want functional civic services. It's been 8 years since the last election! Whoever wins, please focus on basic amenities. The potholes during monsoon are a nightmare.
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Vikram M
Hope the development agenda includes environmental sustainability. Our cities need green spaces, better waste management, and solutions to air pollution. Development shouldn't just mean concrete structures.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I have to disagree with the overwhelming confidence. This feels like pre-result spin. Let the voters decide. The opposition also has some good local candidates who understand ground realities.

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