Mumbai: After the results of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the tussle within the Mahayuti syndication regarding the post of mayor in Mumbai has come to the fore. According to sources, the Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena has unmistakably said that it should get the post of mayor for the first year. Continuous talks are going on within the syndication regarding this demand.
Why is Shiv Sena insisting on the post of first-year mayor?
Shiv Sena says that January 23 is the lineage centenary of party founder Bal Thackeray. The party believes that on this occasion the leadership of the post of mayor should be with Shiv Sena. According to the leaders, this step will be like paying respect to the political legacy of Balasaheb. Shiv Sena is considering this not only as emotional but moreover as an important political message related to its identity and tradition.
What was the formula of Shiv Sena earlier?
Initially Shiv Sena had suggested dividing the unshortened tenure of the mayor's post equally. The party wanted the five-year term should be divided between BJP and Shiv Sena for two and a half years each. But during the talks it became well-spoken that BJP did not stipulate with this proposal.
What does Shiv Sena want now by reducing the demand?
According to sources, without this Shiv Sena reverted its stand. Now the party is seeking the post of mayor only for the first year. Shiv Sena has moreover said that without this, BJP can hold the post of mayor for the remaining four years.
What did Shiv Sena remind BJP in the conversation?
Sources reveal that Shiv Sena has cited the old cooperation in the alliance. The party says that it did not leave BJP during the difficult political phase at the Center and in Maharashtra. On this basis, Shiv Sena is justifying its demand.
What strict steps did Mumbai BJP take?
In view of the possible dates of the Mayor elections, Mumbai BJP has instructed all its newly elected corporators not to go out of the municipality for the next ten days. The party has said that in specimen of any emergency, it will be necessary to inform senior leaders surpassing the journey.
Why did BJP need to issue this instruction?
Party sources say that the process of mayor referendum can be completed in eight to ten days. In such a situation, BJP wants to stave any kind of sparsity or political uncertainty. This visualization has been taken to ensure the presence of all corporators.
How strong is Mahayuti's position in BMC?
In the 227-member BMC, BJP has 89 corporators, and Shiv Sena has 29 corporators. Together they reach the icon of 118, which is four increasingly than the majority. If three members of Ajit Pawar's faction of the NCP are added, this number increases further.
When will the political picture wilt well-spoken next?
According to sources, a final visualization regarding the post of mayor may be taken in the coming few days. At present, efforts are going on to create a consensus within the Mahayuti syndication and everyone's vision are on Mumbai politics.
