Amid uproar over municipal elections, Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar categorically rejected Shiv Sena (UBT)’s rigging allegations, branding them excuses for defeat. The lottery for mayoral positions in corporations like BMC drew ire, yet resulted in a landmark woman leader.
Narwekar told press persons, ‘Full transparency marked the lottery; all rules were adhered to strictly. The opposition’s blame game post-loss mirrors their EVM complaints.’
He commended BMC’s choice: ‘Women’s elevation to mayor sends a vital societal signal.’ This achievement underscores evolving dynamics in local governance.
Targeting Sanjay Raut’s ‘fixed’ poll rhetoric, Narwekar retorted, ‘Produce proof or stop the baseless attacks. They doubt every authority, raising questions about their constitutional allegiance.’
In parallel, he convened a meeting on BMC Notice 1214 for impending slum evictions by November 2025’s close, attended by ex-MP Gopal Shetty and officials, advancing redevelopment agendas.
As alliances solidify post-polls, Narwekar’s stance reinforces institutional credibility against opposition skepticism. Mumbai’s civic future now hinges on the new leadership’s performance.