With BMC elections on the horizon, BJP’s Maharashtra unit has expelled 26 Mumbai workers for six years, executing a strategic purge to eliminate internal threats. This hardline stance aims to unify the party machinery and sharpen its focus on recapturing voter trust in a city plagued by governance glitches.
Allegations against the ousted members include flouting party lines, inciting factional fights, and poor performance in membership drives. The action follows a thorough review by the core committee, which deemed their conduct detrimental to the party’s prospects in the mega-poll.
Mumbai’s civic body elections are more than routine; they’re a barometer of state politics. BJP’s hold since ousting Shiv Sena has faced headwinds from monsoon mayhem, slum redevelopment delays, and rising taxes. The expulsions are positioned as a commitment to accountability, both internally and externally.
Opponents gleefully highlight the irony: ‘Expelling 26 won’t fill 26,000 potholes,’ sniped a Shiv Sena (UBT) MP. BJP responds by underscoring its track record of transformative projects like coastal road initiatives. The real test lies in grassroots revival.
As alliances brew and manifestos take shape, this purge might redefine the electoral landscape. For BJP, it’s a calculated risk to prioritize quality over quantity, betting that a disciplined force will outperform a divided one in the battle for BMC supremacy.