Ramdas Athawale, the charismatic Union Minister, has made headlines with his ambitious projection of 140-150 seats for the ruling Mahayuti in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections.
Addressing a packed rally, he galvanized the crowd with tales of transformation under the current regime. Athawale stressed voter connect through direct benefit transfers and urban renewal drives, claiming an unassailable lead.
The BMC’s stature as Asia’s richest municipality amplifies the poll’s importance, impacting everything from sanitation to skyscraper approvals. Athawale framed it as a referendum on Shinde-Fadnavis-Pawar leadership.
Strategically, he outlined micro-level booth management and star campaigner deployments. His RPI(A) aims for 10-15 seats, focusing on reserved categories.
Opposition retorts highlight governance gaps, but Athawale rebutted with data on scheme beneficiaries, urging Mumbaikars to reward performers.
As per insiders, Mahayuti’s war room analytics support the tall claim, factoring in 35-40% vote share. The wildcard remains independents and NOTA.
Historically, BMC has been Sena turf, but splits have opened doors. Athawale’s bravado boosts morale, potentially swaying undecideds.
With nominations approaching, this forecast energizes camps, promising a nail-biting contest in the city of dreams.