BJP Faces Major Setback in BMC Elections: Two Candidates Disqualified, MNS Gains Edge

• BJP suffered a major blow in Mumbai BMC elections with two candidates disqualified in Ward No. 211 and 212.
• Mandakini Khamkar (BJP, Ward 212) was disqualified for being 15 minutes late to file her nomination papers.
• Shakeel Ansari (BJP, Ward 211) was disqualified due to incomplete documentation for his nomination.
• MNS's Shravani Haldankar in Ward 212 may benefit from Khamkar's disqualification, potentially easing her path to victory.
• Mumbai BMC elections feature Mahayuti vs. Thackeray brothers' alliance, with Congress-VBA also contesting.

Why It Matters: BJP faces early election setback in Mumbai as two candidates are disqualified, potentially aiding MNS.