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Mumbai BMC Elections 2025: Why India's Richest Civic Body Election Commands National Attention
Nov 26, 2025 12:21 am CST
The upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections represent more than just a local civic contest. With a massive Rs 75,000 crore budget, political realignments including the Thackeray cousins' reunion, and jurisdiction over India's financial capital serving 1.3 crore residents, these elections have far-reaching national implications and serve as a crucial political battleground for Maharashtra's major parties.
Communal Politics Intensifies as Maharashtra Civic Polls Approach: BJP vs Thackeray Brothers
Nov 11, 2025 03:06 am CST
As Maharashtra prepares for civic polls, political tensions rise with BJP adopting a strong Hindutva stance while the reunited Thackeray brothers emphasize "Marathi first" policies. Minister Lodha's controversial communal remarks during a hospital inspection highlight the sharpening political divide in Mumbai's governance battle.