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BJP names Ritu Tawade for Mumbai mayor; Shiv Sena's Sanjay Ghadi dy mayor

February 7, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Ritu Tawade as its candidate for the Mumbai mayoral election, while its ally Shiv Sena has named Sanjay Ghadi as the deputy mayor. This marks a significant shift in the city's civic leadership, as the BJP aims to end the Shiv Sena's long-standing dominance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

BJP names Ritu Tawade for Mumbai mayor; Shiv Sena's Sanjay Ghadi dy mayor

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Key Highlights

Ritu Tawade is a corporator from Ward 132 and has previously represented multiple wards.
Sanjay Ghadi, the deputy mayor candidate, is from Ward 5 and will serve for 15 months.
The Mahayuti alliance, consisting of BJP and Shiv Sena, aims to secure control of the BMC after recent elections.
This election could potentially end the Shiv Sena's 25-year dominance in Mumbai's civic body.

Mumbai India

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BJP names Ritu Tawade for Mumbai mayor; Shiv Sena's Sanjay Ghadi dy mayor

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