BMC Elections Tomorrow: Battle for Mumbai's 'King' and Asia's Richest Civic Body

• Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections are scheduled for January 15, with results on January 16, after a four-year delay.
• The BMC, Asia's wealthiest civic body with a budget of Rs 74,427 crore, governs Mumbai, India's financial capital.
• The election is a crucial political battle for Maharashtra parties, especially Shiv Sena factions and BJP, controlling Mumbai's finances and machinery.
• Key players include Shiv Sena (UBT), Shiv Sena (Shinde), MNS, BJP, Congress, and NCP factions, each vying for control and political relevance.
• Campaigns focus on infrastructure, urban modernization, affordable housing, Marathi identity, and Hindutva, with national issues also woven in.

Why It Matters: Mumbai votes tomorrow in the BMC elections, a high-stakes battle for control of Asia's richest civic body.