Hitendra Thakur Backs Thackeray on Mumbai, Vasai Virar Mayoral Reservation Row

• Hitendra Thakur, Bahujan Vikas Aghadi president, supports Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction)'s objection to the mayoral reservation lottery.
• Thakur expressed dissatisfaction with the reservation lottery for Mumbai and Vasai Virar, calling the process flawed and unfair to specific communities.
• He highlighted that an ST woman reservation was expected but did not occur, questioning the nomination of ST candidates for general seats.
• Thakur denied ruling party pressure on the lottery but criticized the rules, stating that many capable leaders from Bahujan Vikas Aghadi are available for the Vasai Virar mayoral post.
• He also criticized the termination of cleaning workers' contracts in Vasai Virar despite his party's majority, reigniting local political discussions.

Why It Matters: Hitendra Thakur aligns with Thackeray faction, criticizing mayoral reservation lottery for Mumbai and Vasai Virar.