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Who is Ritu Tawde? 2-time Ghatkopar corporator set to be BJP's second-ever Mumbai mayor

February 7, 2026

Ritu Tawde has been appointed as Mumbai's new mayor, marking a significant shift in the city's political landscape as it ends a 25-year dominance by the Shiv Sena. Her election follows a four-year period without an elected mayor and is particularly historic as it reflects a change in governance within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Who is Ritu Tawde? 2-time Ghatkopar corporator set to be BJP's second-ever Mumbai mayor

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Ritu Tawde is a three-term BJP corporator from Ghatkopar.
Her appointment ends Shiv Sena's 25-year hold on the mayoral position.
This is the first time in over two decades that the mayor is from a party other than Shiv Sena.
The elections for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation took place on January 15.

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Who is Ritu Tawde? 2-time Ghatkopar corporator set to be BJP's second-ever Mumbai mayor

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