Speculations surrounding Mumbai’s mayor position reached a crescendo after fragmented BMC poll results, but Deputy CM Eknath Shinde slammed the door on doubts Monday, confirming the post for the Mahayuti alliance that united Shiv Sena and BJP in the elections.
Extending the logic to Thane, Ulhasnagar, and kindred bodies, Shinde reiterated the coalition’s unbroken pledge. ‘Mumbai’s voters mandated this alliance with full faith—no deviation will occur,’ he proclaimed, calling out rumor-mongers.
The hotel seclusion of Shiv Sena corporators had sparked alliance rift theories, but Shinde’s unequivocal statement clears the air, solidifying Mahayuti’s hold.
In his pep talk to the gathered elected representatives, Shinde felicitated Mumbai’s 29 Shiv Sena corporators, pushing for swift action. ‘Seize this golden chance: resolve backlogs, devise superior ward plans, and shine as Mumbai’s top performers,’ he motivated.
Directives were crisp—rise early for ward rounds, champion cleanliness with intensive campaigns, ensure steady water and waste systems, propose key infra like gyms and health centers. ‘Embed yourselves in public life, decode aspirations, and co-create development,’ Shinde envisioned.
This development not only locks in political stability but heralds an era of alliance-driven urban renewal, with eyes on comprehensive welfare across Maharashtra’s civic arenas.