Overview
- Ameet Satam posted on X that attempts to impose a ‘Khan’ on Mumbai “will not be tolerated,” linking his warning to Zohran Mamdani’s New York mayoral win.
- Satam accused the Maha Vikas Aghadi of pursuing “vote jihad” and urged Mumbaikars to stay cautious, citing the “changing colour” of international cities and the surnames of their mayors.
- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey publicly rebuked Satam and questioned his fitness to lead, reflecting immediate political blowback.
- Speaking to NDTV, Satam said he believes in religious harmony but framed his comments as a stand against forces he claims divide society or adopt an anti-national stance.
- The row comes as BMC elections near, with reports noting the Supreme Court has scheduled the civic polls for January 31, 2026, and follows similar remarks Satam made in September about mayors’ surnames.