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Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde Clarifies Watch Controversy, Calls It a Gift

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has clarified that the watch she was seen wearing was a birthday gift from her children, not a luxury purchase. She stated she was unaware of its Michael Kors brand until her daughter informed her it was worth around Rs 15,000-16,000. Tawde emphasized she is not interested in brands and remains focused on serving the people of Mumbai. Her remarks came amid social media speculation, following a BMC meeting she chaired concerning allegations of fake birth certificates.

Key Points: Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde Addresses Expensive Watch Reports

  • Watch was a birthday gift
  • Unaware of brand initially
  • Focus is on public service
  • Meeting on fake certificates held
  • Elected mayor uncontested
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Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde dismisses reports on using expensive watch, says its a gift from her children

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde dismisses controversy over her watch, stating it was a birthday gift from her children and she is not focused on brands.

"I'm not interested in any brand... I only know one thing: I want to serve the Mumbaikars. - Ritu Tawde"

Mumbai, February 28

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Friday clarified the controversy surrounding the watch she was seen wearing, stating that she is not interested in brands and that her focus remains on serving the people of Mumbai.

Speaking to reporters, Tawde addressed that the watch was a simple birthday gift from her children and that she was unaware of its brand until recently.

"I'm not interested in any brand--whether it's a watch, a saree, or any decorative item. I only know one thing: I want to serve the Mumbaikars. This is a very simple watch. My children gifted it to me on my birthday. I didn't even know what company it was from," Tawde said.

She further explained that she later asked her daughter about the brand, who informed her that it was a Michael Kors watch worth around Rs 15,000-16,000.

"I asked my daughter about the brand of the watch, she told me it is a watch of the brand Michael Kors, but it's just a Rs 15-16-thousand-rupee watch. So I don't know what brand you've been talking about since yesterday," she added.

The Mayor reiterated that she does not attach importance to branded items and remains committed to her responsibilities and public service.

Her remarks came amid discussions and speculation on social media regarding the watch she was wearing.

Earlier the mayor chaired a joint meeting of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will to discuss allegations of fake birth certificates being issued to Bangladeshis and others.

The meeting was convened at the request of former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya. Concerned police officials and officers from the registration department were present, while Somaiya also attended the meeting.

On February 11, Ritu Tawde was elected Mayor of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in an uncontested election. Sanjay Ghadi was elected as Deputy Mayor unopposed. Tawde, a senior BJP corporator represents Ward 132 (N-Ward, Ghatkopar) in the Municipality.

- ANI

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Rohit P
If it's a gift from her children, it's priceless. Why are we even discussing this? There are bigger problems in Mumbai needing attention. Let her work in peace.
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Aman W
With respect, Madam Mayor, while the gift sentiment is sweet, claiming ignorance of a Michael Kors brand feels a bit hard to believe for someone in public life. Transparency is key. However, her focus on the BMC's real work is commendable.
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Sarah B
The real story is the meeting about fake birth certificates for Bangladeshis. That's a serious national security issue. The watch controversy is just noise to distract from that discussion.
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Vikram M
Typical social media frenzy over nothing. A mother's gift from her kids is being politicized. Hope she continues her work for Ghatkopar and Mumbai without such distractions. 🙏
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Nisha Z
Whether it's 15k or 1.5 lakh, if it's a personal gift and not bought with public money, it's her business. Let's judge her on her work for the city, not her wristwatch.

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