BJP names Ritu Tawde as Mumbai Mayor candidate, Shiv Sena picks Sanjay Ghadi for deputy post
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominated corporator Ritu Tawade for the Mumbai Mayor election, while its ally Shiv Sena declared Sanjay Ghadi as its candidate for the Deputy Mayor's post. Amit Satam, a BJP leader, announced Ms. Tawade's name, and Rahul Shewale, a Shiv Sena leader, announced Mr. Ghadi's candidature. The ruling alliance is well-positioned to secure the mayor's post after winning the most seats in the recent BMC election.
8 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The BJP selected Ritu Tawde as Mumbai's mayor due to the strong Marathi support for the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS in the recent BMC elections.
11 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Ritu Tawde was elected unopposed as Mumbai's Mayor, while Sanjay Ghadi was elected unopposed as Deputy Mayor.
14 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Ritu Tawde assumed office as the 78th Mayor of Mumbai, marking the second BJP mayor and eighth woman mayor in South Asia's richest civic body.
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