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BJP's Ritu Tawde Elected Mumbai Mayor Unopposed After 44 Years

Ritu Tawde has been elected as the Mayor of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in an uncontested election, with Sanjay Ghadi elected as Deputy Mayor. This marks the first time in 44 years that the BJP has secured the mayor's post in Mumbai. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde welcomed the election, pledging to work with the BMC to develop Mumbai into a world-class fintech capital. The BJP emerged as the single largest party in the recent BMC polls with 89 seats.

Key Points: Ritu Tawde Elected BMC Mayor, Sanjay Ghadi Deputy Mayor

  • Ritu Tawde elected unopposed
  • Sanjay Ghadi becomes Deputy Mayor
  • BJP's first Mumbai mayor in 44 years
  • Leaders pledge to fulfill development promises
  • Aim to make Mumbai a world-class fintech capital
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Mumbai: Ritu Tawde elected as BMC Mayor unopposed

BJP's Ritu Tawde becomes Mumbai Mayor unopposed, with Sanjay Ghadi as Deputy. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Shinde pledge city's development.

"After 44 years, a BJP mayor is being installed in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. - Ameet Satam"

Mumbai, February 11

Ritu Tawde has been elected Mayor of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Wednesday in an uncontested election. Sanjay Ghadi elected as Deputy Mayor unopposed.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis welcomed Ritu Tawde's election as mayor and said that the state would work with the BMC to fulfill promises to Mumbai.

"Ritu Tawade unanimously elected Mayor, Sanjay Ghadhi Deputy Mayor. Congrats to both. MahaYuti will fulfil promises. Both are experienced, and people will benefit. We will work together, give direction to BMC, and boost Mumbai. BMC is a vital part of democracy. Trying to fulfil dreams during Balasaheb Thackeray's 100th birth anniversary year," he said

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, said that the government and the BMC would work toward making the city a world class fintech capital.

"Today, MahaYuti's Mayor Ritu Tawade and Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadhi were elected unopposed. Thanks to Mumbai's people for showing faith in MahaYuti. We will fulfil Balasaheb Thackrey's dreams, PM Modi's vision - make Mumbai a world-class fintech capital," Shinde said.

Speaking to ANI, Mumbai BJP Chief Ameet Satam said, "After 44 years, a BJP mayor is being installed in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. As per the blessings given by Mumbaikars for a transparent and corruption-free administration in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation, we are ensuring the development of Mumbai city, and at the same time ensuring that Mumbai city and Mumbaikars remain safe and secure.

"Mumbaikars have given their blessings to the Mahayuti, and that the Mahayuti mayor and deputy mayor are being installed today at the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. Honourable Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ji and Honourable Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ji are also coming to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation to extend their greetings to the newly elected mayor and deputy mayor," he added

Member of the Legislative Council, Maharashtra, Chitra Kishor Wagh also shared her happines on Ritu Tawde elected as BMC Mayor.

"I am truly happy from the bottom of my heart today. The people of Mumbai have shown faith in the Bharatiya Janata Party, in Honourable Modi ji, and in the state's Chief Minister Honourable Devendra ji, and they have voted overwhelmingly for the Bharatiya Janata Party, and today, my colleague Ritu Tawade is sitting there as the mayor; I am truly happy about this," said Kishor.

Tawde, a senior BJP corporator represents Ward 132 (N-Ward, Ghatkopar) in the Munciplity. In the BMC polls to the 227-member civic body, the BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats, while its ally, Shiv Sena, won 29 seats.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see this happen unopposed. While political stability is welcome, a contested election is the soul of democracy. I hope the administration remains accountable to the people, not just the party.
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Priya S
Finally! A BJP mayor after so many decades. As a Mumbaikar, my only request is please fix the monsoon mess this year. We are tired of waterlogged streets and traffic jams. Promises are good, but we need action.
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Rohit P
World-class fintech capital sounds great, but what about basic amenities for the common man? First ensure clean water, waste management, and affordable housing. Let's get the fundamentals right.
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Kavya N
Good to see a woman in such a crucial role for our city. Wishing her all the best. The BMC budget is huge; it's time it was used efficiently and transparently for Mumbai's development.
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Vikram M
Hope the new leadership works on decentralizing development. South Mumbai gets all the attention. The suburbs like Ghatkopar (her ward), Thane, and Borivali need equal focus on infrastructure and parks.

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