MNS Hints at KDMC-like Mayoral Pattern for BMC; Political Twist in Mumbai

• MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar's statement sparked speculation about a Kalyan-Dombivli-like mayoral pattern in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
• All six MNS corporators, along with party leaders, departed for Konkan Bhavan for group registration, fueling political discussions.
• Nandgaonkar hinted that if a Marathi mayor is elected in Mumbai, MNS chief Raj Thackeray might adopt a positive stance.
• In Kalyan-Dombivli, five MNS corporators supported the Shiv Sena Shinde faction, enabling them to claim the mayoral post over BJP.
• This move in KDMC reportedly 'gamed' the BJP within the alliance, despite BJP winning 50 seats against Shinde faction's 53.

Why It Matters: MNS hints at a potential Kalyan-Dombivli-like mayoral power-sharing model for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation.