Union Minister Ramdas Athawale is exuding confidence as the BMC election buzz intensifies, boldly stating his alliance will bag 140 to 150 seats in the mega civic poll.
During a fiery speech, Athawale rallied workers, underscoring the Mahayuti government’s track record under CM Eknath Shinde. He spotlighted achievements like road repairs, water projects, and festival aid, positioning them against opposition’s ‘negativity.’
Mumbai’s BMC is a powerhouse, managing vast resources for a bustling metropolis. With elections looming, every seat counts in establishing supremacy in India’s financial capital.
Athawale detailed the alliance’s broad appeal: BJP’s Hindu vote bank, Shinde Sena’s Marathi manoos consolidation, and NCP’s rural-urban bridge. He mocked MVA’s disarray, citing Uddhav Thackeray’s declining influence.
Behind-the-scenes talks on seat allocation are crucial. Athawale hinted at equitable distribution to avoid discord, drawing from recent assembly poll successes.
Public sentiment surveys indicate mixed trends: satisfaction with state schemes but frustration over civic woes like traffic and pollution. Athawale countered by promising a ‘BMC revolution’ post-victory.
Rivals from Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and NCP (Sharad Pawar) dismissed the forecast as ‘daydreaming,’ vowing to expose alliance ‘corruption.’
This verbal salvo marks the poll campaign’s formal kickoff, setting the tone for a fiercely contested battle that could redefine Mumbai’s political map.