Mumbai Mayor Election on Jan 28: BJP or Shinde Sena to Lead BMC?

• Mumbai's new mayor election is likely on January 28, ending nearly three years of administrator rule for the BMC.
• BJP emerged as the largest party with 89 seats in the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
• The Mahayuti alliance has crossed the majority mark of 114 seats, with Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) securing 29 seats.
• The Urban Development Department (UDD) will determine the mayoral post's reservation category next week via lottery.
• 10 nominated corporators will participate in the voting, with BJP expected to gain a significant advantage from these members.

Why It Matters: Mumbai awaits its new mayor election on January 28, with BJP and Shinde Sena vying for leadership.