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Last Updated:February 07, 2026, 11:19 IST
With the announcement, Mumbai is poised to get a Mayor after nearly four years, as the BMC has been functioning without elected corporators since 2022.
BJP's Ritu Tawde and Shiv Sena's Sanjay Ghadi | File Images
The BJP on Saturday announced Ritu Tawde as its candidate for the post of Mayor of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), while the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena named Sanjay Ghadi as its nominee for the Deputy Mayor’s position, ahead of the mayoral elections scheduled for February 11.
With the announcement, Mumbai is set to get a Mayor after a gap of nearly four years. The BMC has confirmed that the election for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor will be held after 11:30 pm on February 11 at the BMC headquarters.
The civic body has been functioning without elected corporators since 2022, following the end of the previous council’s tenure.
During this period, the Municipal Commissioner has been administering the corporation. The upcoming election process will be conducted under the supervision of BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, officials said.
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February 07, 2026, 11:19 IST
News politics BJP Nominates Ritu Tawde As BMC Mayor Candidate; Shinde Sena Picks Sanjay Ghadi For Feb 11 Polls
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