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Supriya Sule Confident as NCP-SCP Prepares for Crucial BMC Polls

NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule has expressed strong confidence in her party's prospects for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, stating the political atmosphere is favorable. The Sharad Pawar-led faction has released its list of candidates for seven wards across the city. Meanwhile, the rival faction led by Ajit Pawar has announced its first list of 37 candidates, deciding to contest the polls independently. The elections for Mumbai's 227 wards are set for January 15, with counting the following day.

Key Points: Supriya Sule on BMC Polls: Atmosphere Very Good, Fighting Full Strength

  • Supriya Sule confident in NCP-SCP's BMC performance
  • Party released candidate list for seven Mumbai wards
  • Ajit Pawar-led NCP announced 37 candidates, going solo
  • BMC polls across 227 wards scheduled for January 15
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"Atmosphere is very good... we are fighting with full strength": NCP-SCP Supriya Sule on BMC polls

NCP-SCP's Supriya Sule expresses confidence ahead of Mumbai civic elections, highlighting candidate lists and the party's readiness to contest with full strength.

"The atmosphere is very good... we are fighting with full strength. - Supriya Sule"

Mumbai, January 10

Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar MP Supriya Sule has expressed confidence in the party performing well in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, saying "the atmosphere is very good" and her party was prepared to contest the polls with "full strength".

Speaking in Mumbai, Sule said, "The atmosphere is very good. Work should be done here in a transparent and honest manner, so we are fighting with full strength."

The NCP-SCP, on December 29, released its list of candidates for the upcoming BMC elections. The list includes candidates for seven wards across Mumbai. Ajit Ravarane has been fielded from Ward No. 43, Sanjay Bhimrao Kamble from Ward 140 (SC), Shraddha Javed Despande from Ward No. 78, Ganesh Shinde from Ward No. 48, Rohini Madan Khanvilkar from Ward N 59, and Manju Ravindra Jadhav from Ward 112.

Earlier, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP announced its first list of 37 candidates for BMC elections. With the release of its first list of candidates, the NCP has decided to go solo.

The list includes candidates Manish Dubey from Ward No. 3, Cyril Peter D'Souza from Ward No. 48, Ahmed Khan from Ward No. 62, Baban Ramchandra Madne from Ward No. 76, Sachin Tambe from Ward No. 93, Mrs. Ayesha Shams Khan from Ward No. 96, Abdul Rashid (Captain) Malik from Ward No. 165, and Sabia Aslam Merchant from Ward No. 224.

The list also features candidates such as Akshay Mohan Pawar, Jyoti Devidas Sadavarte, Rachana Ravindra Gavas, Bhagyashree Rajesh Kedare, and Dr. Saeeda Khan, among others.

The Maharashtra State Election Commission has announced elections to 29 municipal corporations across the state, including the BMC, Pune Municipal Corporation, and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. Mumbai will see polling across 227 electoral wards on January 15, with counting scheduled for January 16.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
The candidate list looks diverse, which is a positive step. Mumbai needs representatives who understand local problems. All the best to all candidates, but please remember your promises after winning! 🙏
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Aman W
"Atmosphere is very good" she says. For politicians maybe, not for us common Mumbaikars dealing with inflation and infrastructure problems. Elections come and go, our issues remain the same.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see both NCP factions going solo. This split might actually benefit voters by providing more choices. Hope the competition leads to better governance for Mumbai.
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Karthik V
Transparency and honesty are the need of the hour. BMC's budget is huge, but where does the money go? We need accountable corporators who will fix chronic issues like waterlogging and waste management.
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Nisha Z
Jan 15th is the date. Please everyone, go out and vote. It's our responsibility. Don't complain later if you didn't cast your ballot. Our vote is our voice for a better Mumbai! 🇮🇳

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