Mumbai, January 19. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde put an end to swirling speculations on Monday by firmly stating that the mayor of Mumbai will be appointed from the Mahayuti alliance, comprising Shiv Sena and BJP, just as they contested the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections together.
Shinde emphasized that this decision extends to other civic bodies like Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Ulhasnagar, where the alliance fought unitedly. ‘The voters of Mumbai have placed their unwavering trust in the Shiv Sena-BJP combine,’ he asserted, urging citizens to ignore baseless rumors.
The BMC polls saw no single party securing a clear majority, fueling uncertainties especially after Shiv Sena housed its newly elected corporators in a five-star hotel. Shinde’s announcement dispels all doubts, reaffirming the alliance’s commitment to the people’s mandate.
Addressing the corporators at the hotel, Shinde congratulated the 29 newly elected Shiv Sena members from Mumbai and laid out a roadmap for transformative governance. ‘Turn this opportunity into gold,’ he urged, instructing them to hit the ground running with early morning ward visits.
Priorities include relentless cleanliness drives, reliable water supply, and efficient solid waste management. Corporators must draft proposals for markets, gyms, sports complexes, and bolster health services. ‘Be visible among the people, understand their pulse, and make them partners in development,’ Shinde directed.
This firm stance not only stabilizes the political landscape in Mumbai but also signals a united front for development across Maharashtra’s key urban centers, promising visible changes in wards and renewed faith in local leadership.