Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
Mumbai's Political Transformation: How Shiv Sena Corporators Realigned Before Critical BMC Elections
Dec 16, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Mumbai prepares for municipal elections on January 15 after a three-year delay, revealing dramatic shifts in the city's political landscape. The once-unified Shiv Sena has split between Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions, with 55 former corporators remaining with Shiv Sena (UBT) while 44 have joined Shinde's camp. This political realignment, complicated by "Operation Tiger" and changing alliances, sets the stage for a fiercely contested battle for control of India's richest municipal corporation.
Maharashtra Local Body Elections 2025: 242 Municipal Councils and 46 Nagar Panchayats to Vote on December 2
Dec 01, 2025 05:42 pm CST
Maharashtra will hold local body elections on December 2 for 242 municipal councils and 46 nagar panchayats, marking the first phase of Supreme Court-mandated polls. With over 1.07 crore eligible voters deciding the fate of 6,859 members and 288 presidents, these elections serve as a political barometer following the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's recent assembly election triumph. Results will be announced on December 3.
Mumbai Implements GRAP-4 Restrictions Despite Lower AQI Levels Than Delhi: A Comparative Analysis
Dec 01, 2025 12:43 pm CST
Mumbai has implemented GRAP-4 restrictions across multiple areas reporting 'very poor' and 'severe' air quality levels, despite having AQI readings significantly lower than Delhi. The BMC has halted construction activities, issued stop-work notices to 50 sites, and deployed enforcement squads across all wards to monitor compliance. This proactive approach contrasts with Delhi's implementation criteria, highlighting different regional approaches to addressing urban air pollution challenges.
Mumbai Implements GRAP-4 Restrictions as Air Quality Reaches Severe Levels: What Residents Need to Know
Dec 01, 2025 12:26 pm CST
Mumbai has implemented the strictest Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) restrictions as air quality in multiple areas reaches 'severe' levels. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has halted construction activities, deployed monitoring squads, and issued shutdown notices to over 50 sites. Residents are reporting health issues while authorities work to control the rapidly deteriorating air quality crisis in India's financial capital.
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.
Mumbai's Severe Air Quality Crisis: BMC Considers GRAP-4 Measures as Smog Blankets City
Nov 25, 2025 10:04 pm CST
Mumbai is facing a severe air quality crisis as thick smog engulfs the city, with AQI readings reaching unhealthy-to-severe levels. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has activated emergency pollution protocols and may implement GRAP-IV restrictions if conditions don't improve. Health officials warn of increased risks for vulnerable populations and advise residents to limit outdoor activities.
Congress Announces Solo Campaign for Mumbai BMC Elections Amid Alliance Tensions
Nov 16, 2025 02:25 am CST
The Congress party has officially announced it will contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently, fielding candidates across all 227 wards. This strategic shift comes just one day after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve criticized Congress's alliance approach and seat-sharing delays. Mumbai Congress leadership has launched a campaign highlighting alleged corruption under BJP-led Mahayuti administration, while government officials dismiss the party's solo strategy as ineffective against the ruling coalition.
Mumbai Faces Critical Shortage: 90,000 Stray Dogs but Only 8 Shelters as Supreme Court Orders Relocation
Nov 09, 2025 02:28 am CST
Mumbai is grappling with a severe imbalance between its stray dog population and available shelter facilities. With over 90,000 stray dogs but only eight shelters, civic officials face significant challenges implementing the Supreme Court's recent directive to relocate stray canines following sterilization and vaccination. Animal welfare activists argue that mass relocation could disrupt territorial behaviors and worsen the situation, advocating instead for enhanced animal birth control programs as a more sustainable solution.
Mumbai Civic Body Implements Two-Hour Controlled Pigeon Feeding at Four Designated Locations
Nov 01, 2025 09:20 am CST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has introduced a temporary measure allowing controlled pigeon feeding at four newly designated locations across Mumbai, restricted to between 7am and 9am. This interim solution awaits expert committee recommendations while addressing public concerns about urban wildlife management and sanitation issues related to pigeon feeding in the city.