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BJP Alliance Wins BMC Polls, Gets Mandate for Mumbai's Development

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar stated that the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance's lead in the BMC elections represents a public mandate for Mumbai's development, crediting projects like the Metro Rail Network. The alliance is leading well past the majority mark in the civic polls held after an eight-year gap. In Pune, the BJP is also leading significantly in the municipal corporation elections. With the polls completed, Mumbai is set to get a new mayor after nearly four years.

Key Points: BJP Alliance Wins BMC Polls, Mandate for Mumbai Development

  • BJP-Shiv Sena alliance leads past BMC majority
  • Mandate seen as vote for city development
  • Key projects like Metro Rail cited
  • Pune polls also show BJP lead
  • New Mumbai mayor after 4-year gap
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BMC Polls: "Mandate has been given for the development of Mumbai," Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar

Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar says BMC election mandate is for Mumbai's development, citing Metro, Coastal Road projects. BJP alliance leads.

"This mandate has been given for the development of Mumbai. - Rahul Narwekar"

Mumbai, January 16

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Friday thanked the people of Mumbai for reposing faith in the BJP alliance following the civic body elections, stating that the mandate reflects their desire for the city's development.

The Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena alliance is leading well past the majority mark of 114 in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, according to the latest trends by the state election commission.

"First of all, I want to thank the people of Mumbai and express my gratitude for reposing faith in the BJP alliance... This mandate has been given for the development of Mumbai. We have won the trust of Mumbai's people by dedicating to them important projects like the Metro Rail Network, Coastal Road, and Trans Harbour Link, and this mandate shows the desire of Mumbai's people for the city's development," Narwekar said.

According to reported trends, the BJP is leading in 90 out of the 165 seats in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), whereas the Pawar-Pawar combo failed to materialise support, staying at 20 seats till now.

The Congress-Shiv Sena (UBT) alliance has managed to lead in 10 seats till now, whereas the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena stood at 2 seats.

The elections for Mumbai's Municipal Corporation were conducted after a gap of eight years, marking a significant civic exercise for Mumbai. The previous BMC elections were held in 2017, while the term of the last elected mayor, Kishori Pednekar, ended in March 2022. With the completion of the polls, Mumbai is set to get a new mayor after nearly four years.

- ANI

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Priya S
While development is good, I hope this isn't just about big projects. We need the new corporators to work on basic amenities in our chawls and colonies too. Clean water, better roads in suburbs please!
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Vikram M
The results show Mumbaikars want stability and work, not political drama. After years of delays, finally we have a government that can focus on the city. The Trans Harbour Link will be a boon for Navi Mumbai connectivity.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the Congress-Sena UBT alliance not gaining much traction. Voters seem to have prioritized delivery over legacy names this time. Hope the mandate translates to efficient governance.
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Rohit P
Development is fine, but what about controlling inflation and helping the common man? BMC taxes are high. We need relief in property tax and better services for what we pay. Actions speak louder than words.
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Kavya N
Finally! BMC elections after 8 years. The city deserves a functional civic body. My main wishlist: fix the potholes before the monsoon and improve public parks. Let's see if they walk the talk. 👍

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