Mahayuti to Secure BMC Mayor Post; Shinde Dismisses Political Rumors

• Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde confirmed a Mahayuti mayor for BMC, dismissing rumors of new political equations post-election.
• Shinde met newly elected corporators, instructing them to prioritize cleanliness, water, and development in their wards.
• Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) faction, with 65 corporators, plans to abstain if a BJP mayor is elected, potentially aiding BJP's majority.
• Raj Thackeray's MNS called a meeting for its six corporators to discuss unity and future strategy in the corporation.
• Sanjay Nirupam stated that a Mahayuti mayor would bring significant development to Mumbai, criticizing the Uddhav faction's past rule.

Why It Matters: Mahayuti will secure the BMC mayor post, with BJP potentially gaining a majority due to UBT's abstention.