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Ritu Tawde to be Mumbai Mayor, Vows to Serve as 'Sevak' Not Ruler

BJP corporator Ritu Tawde is set to take charge as the Mayor of Mumbai on February 11 after being elected unopposed. She stated she would function as a 'sevak' or servant of the city rather than its Mayor, emphasizing a service-oriented approach. Her remarks follow the BMC election results where the BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats. The Mahayuti alliance, including the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), secured a mandate against the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress.

Key Points: Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde to Take Charge, Pledges Servant Leadership

  • BJP's Ritu Tawde elected Mumbai Mayor unopposed
  • Pledges to serve as a 'sevak' of the city
  • BJP emerged as single largest party in BMC polls
  • Mahayuti alliance secures clear mandate
  • Tawde to formally take charge on February 11
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"Will Work as Sevak, Not Mayor': Ritu Tawde to take charge as Mumbai Mayor on February 11

BJP's Ritu Tawde elected Mumbai Mayor unopposed, vows to work as a 'sevak' for the city. BMC poll results show BJP as single largest party.

"After assuming office, I will work as the sevak of Mumbai, not as its Mayor. - Ritu Tawde"

Mumbai, February 9

Newly-elected Mumbai Mayor and BJP corporator Ritu Tawde said she would function as a "sevak" of the city rather than as its Mayor after taking charge on February 11.

Speaking to ANI here on Monday, Tawde said she was grateful to the people for giving a clear mandate to the Mahayuti alliance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. "I am very happy that the people of Mumbai have given a good mandate to Mahayuti. The BJP has been working continuously among the people since COVID. I have been elected unopposed and will take charge on February 11. After assuming office, I will work as the sevak of Mumbai, not as its Mayor," she said.

Her remarks come after the BJP emerged as the single largest party in the BMC polls, the results of which were declared on January 16.

According to official figures released by the Election Commission 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. 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.

- ANI

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Anjali F
Good words, but Mumbai's problems are huge - potholes, flooding, waste management. Being a 'sevak' means solving these daily struggles for us common people. Action matters more than titles. Let's see the work on the ground.
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Rahul R
The mandate is clear. BJP has the numbers now. No more excuses for the state of our roads and drains. Madam Mayor, please focus on basic infrastructure first. We are watching.
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Priyanka N
It's refreshing to hear a leader talk about service. Many before her got lost in the power and prestige of the Mayor's office. Hope she keeps this humility and connects directly with Mumbaikars.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the political dynamics here. The BJP as the single largest party but needing allies. The real test will be managing that coalition while delivering for the city. Wishing her the best.
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Kavya N
The BMC budget is massive. A true 'sevak' would ensure every rupee is accounted for and spent wisely on public welfare, not lost in corruption. Transparency is key! 🤞

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