Overview
- Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde shifted all 29 newly elected BMC corporators to a Bandra five-star for a three-day workshop, citing orientation and planning.
- The BJP–Shinde alliance holds 118 of 227 seats, just four above the majority mark, keeping control of the mayor’s office uncertain.
- Sanjay Raut accused Shinde of keeping corporators confined and claimed several oppose a BJP mayor, allegations the Shinde camp rejects.
- Reports from party sources indicate Shinde’s side is seeking a 2.5-year rotational mayoral term and key committee posts as part of power-sharing.
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed talk of poaching and said the alliance will settle on a Mahayuti mayor through internal discussions.