BMC: BJP’s Ritu Tawde assumes charge as Mumbai mayor, Sanjay Ghadi named her deputy

2026-02-11 - 07:25

In a significant political shift, Mumbai has appointed Ritu Tawde from the BJP as its new Mayor, with Sanjay Ghadi from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena stepping in as Deputy Mayor. This pivotal moment ends a near four-year period of administration rule after the BMC elections on January 15, 2026.