Bhiwandi Mayoral Election Sees Congress Maneuvering
Mumbai – The Congress party is strategically positioning itself for the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation (BNMC) mayoral election slated for February 20th. Here’s a breakdown:
- Alliance Shift: Samajwadi Party (SP) has exited the Congress-led Bhiwandi Secular Front (BSF) and allied with Shiv Sena.
- BJP Defectors: Nine BJP corporators have pledged support to Congress, bolstering their position.
- Candidate: Congress will nominate BJP rebel Narayan Chaudhary for mayor and Tariq Momin as deputy.
- Majority: With defectors, Congress aims to secure a majority without SP’s backing, after winning 30 of 90 seats in the BNMC elections.
- Opposition: Local Congress leaders are opposing the move.