Overview
- State in-charge Ramesh Chennithala approved the Mumbai unit’s plan to fight the civic polls alone after the Nov. 15 ‘Lakshya 2026’ camp.
- Sachin Sawant accused the BJP of religious polarisation and the MNS of stoking fear under the guise of Marathi pride, pledging a governance-first campaign.
- The Mumbai Congress says it is preparing candidates for all 227 wards of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
- Varsha Gaikwad questioned any tie-up with Raj Thackeray’s MNS, as Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Saamana mocked Congress over the go-it-alone strategy.
- With BMC elections expected in mid-January 2026, Devendra Fadnavis said the BJP is ready and projected MVA discord as an advantage for the ruling alliance.