Overview
- The Ajit Pawar-led NCP released its first list of 37 nominees for the January 15 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election.
- Three relatives of Nawab Malik received tickets: Abdul Rashid (Kaptan) Malik in Ward 165, Dr. Saeeda Khan in Ward 168, and Bushra Parveen Malik in the women-reserved Ward 170.
- Dhananjay (Dada) Pisal quit the Sharad Pawar-led NCP and was fielded by the Ajit Pawar faction from Ward 111.
- The BJP has ruled out a tie-up, citing Malik’s role and his money-laundering case, leaving the NCP outside the Mahayuti arrangement.
- The NCP begins issuing AB forms to candidates on Monday, with more lists expected; nomination filings close December 30 and voting is set for January 15 with counting on January 16.