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BJP's Ritu Tawde Nominated Mumbai Mayor After BMC Poll Victory

The Bhartiya Janata Party has nominated Ritu Tawde as the ruling Mahayuti alliance's candidate for the post of Mumbai Mayor following the BMC elections. Her nomination comes after the BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats, while its ally the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) won 29 seats. The opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) alliance secured 65 seats, with the Congress winning 24 seats in a competitive and fragmented civic mandate. The results underscore the critical role of political alliances in determining the leadership and control of India's richest municipal corporation.

Key Points: Ritu Tawde Named Mumbai Mayor Nominee After BMC Polls

  • BJP's Ritu Tawde nominated for Mayor
  • Shiv Sena's Sanjay Ghadi for Deputy Mayor
  • BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde) largest bloc
  • BMC results show fragmented mandate
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Mumbai: BJP's Ritu Tawde nominated for the post of Mayor after victory in BMC polls

BJP's Ritu Tawde nominated for Mumbai Mayor post as BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde) alliance emerges as largest bloc in BMC after civic elections.

"Ritu Tawde on Saturday has been named as the Mahayuti's nominee for the post of Mayor - Official Announcement"

Mumbai, February 7

Bhartiya Janata Party's Ritu Tawde on Saturday has been named as the Mahayuti's nominee for the post of Mayor after the conclusion of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Elections.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shankar Ghadi from the alliance has been nominated for the position of Deputy Mayor.

According to official figures released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the BMC, the BJP won 89 seats, polling 11,79,273 votes, which accounts for 21.58 per cent of the total votes cast. Among all winning candidates, the BJP's vote share stands at 45.22 per cent, making it the single largest party in the civic body.

Its alliance partner, the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), secured 29 seats with 2,73,326 votes, translating into 5.00 per cent of the total vote share. Together, the BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde) alliance emerged as the largest bloc in the BMC.

On the other side, the Shiv Sena (UBT), contesting in alliance with the MNS, won 65 seats. The UBT-led Sena polled 7,17,736 votes, accounting for 13.13 per cent of the total votes cast. The MNS added 6 seats to the alliance tally, with 74,946 votes and a 1.37 per cent vote share. The Indian National Congress (INC) secured 24 seats, polling 2,42,646 votes, which represents 4.44 per cent of the total vote share.

Among other parties, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) won 8 seats with 68,072 votes. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) secured 3 seats, the Samajwadi Party won 2 seats, and the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) won 1 seat.

Overall, winning candidates from recognised political parties polled 26,07,612 votes, amounting to 47.72 per cent of the total votes cast. The total number of votes polled in the election stood at 54,64,412, while 11,677 voters opted for NOTA. The results reflect a fragmented but competitive civic mandate, with alliances playing a decisive role in shaping the final outcome of the BMC elections.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the alliance dynamics at play. While the BJP-Shinde Sena bloc is the largest, the vote share numbers show it's not a sweeping mandate. The UBT Sena + Congress + others have a significant presence. Hope this leads to constructive opposition and not just obstruction.
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Anjali F
Finally, a woman Mayor for Mumbai after so long! This is a welcome step. I hope Ritu Tawde madam brings a fresh perspective, especially on women's safety in the city and better facilities for families in chawls and suburbs. All the best to her! 🙏
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Vikram M
The numbers are clear - BJP is the single largest party. But let's be honest, the real test begins now. BMC has been plagued by corruption and inefficiency for decades. Mere seat numbers won't fix potholes, garbage, and water problems. We need action, not just political victories.
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Karthik V
The alliance with Shinde Sena was a masterstroke. It split the traditional Sena vote and secured the mayor's post. Smart politics. Now, the Mahayuti needs to deliver for Mumbai. My humble request: please fix the traffic and local train crowding. That's our daily struggle.
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Priyanka N
Respectfully, I have concerns. While I congratulate the winner, the vote share of the winning alliance is not overwhelming. With such a fragmented mandate, will the Mayor be able to take bold, necessary decisions? Or will it be constant compromise and status quo? Time will tell.

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