BMC Election: Thackeray Group Accelerates Strategy, Assigns 12 Deputy Leaders Key Responsibilities
With the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections approaching, the Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav Thackeray, has ramped up its election preparations. Following the announcement of the new ward structure in Mumbai, an important strategy meeting was held at Matoshree, where 12 deputy leaders were assigned specific responsibilities across different regions of the city.
These deputy leaders have been given assembly-wise responsibilities and have been instructed to visit their respective constituencies, conduct ground-level reviews, and report back to the central leadership. They are also tasked with gathering information from local branch heads and inspectors, ensuring better coordination and grassroots-level feedback.
Deputy Leader Assignments by Region:
Amol Kirtikar – Dahisar, Borivali, Magathane
Uddhav Kadam – Charkop, Kandivali, Malad (West)
Vilas Potnis – Dindoshi, Goregaon, Jogeshwari (East)
Vilasrao Nerurkar – Andheri (East), Andheri (West), Versova
Ravindra Mirlekar – Vile Parle, Bandra (East), Bandra (West)
Gurunath Khot – Chandivali, Kalina, Kurla
Nitin Nandgaonkar – Vikhroli, Bhandup, Mulund
Arun Dudhvadkar – Dharavi, Mahim, Wadala
Ashok Dhatrak – Worli, Dadar, Sewri
Sachin Ahir – Malabar Hill, Colaba, Mumbai Devi
In addition to geographic responsibilities, these leaders will also coordinate with local party groups, guide workers, plan ward-level strategies, and steer the campaign's direction. Their role is central to the execution of the party's comprehensive outreach and mobilization efforts.
"Fight for Our Mumbai" Campaign
Though there has been no official statement from party leadership regarding the meeting, sources indicate that the Thackeray group has been consistently holding strategic sessions to strengthen its electoral readiness. The campaign titled "Fight for Our Mumbai" aims to boost grassroots connect and public engagement in every ward.
With municipal and local body elections scheduled across Maharashtra, the Thackeray faction is actively working on organizational expansion across the state. However, the spotlight remains firmly on the BMC polls, which are being viewed as a high-stakes contest and a matter of prestige for the group.