BJP sets roadmap for Mumbai BMC elections, prepares to challenge Thackeray-led forces
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BJP has outlined an aggressive strategy for the upcoming BMC elections, backed by an internal survey predicting over 100 seats as it prepares to challenge the Thackeray influence in Mumbai.
Mumbai, November 29, 2025 – The BJP has finalised its plan for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections and is gearing up for one of the toughest civic battles in years. Senior party leaders say the internal survey has strengthened their confidence, predicting that the BJP could win more than 100 seats out of 227. For the party, this election is not only about civic control but also about challenging decades of political dominance built around the Thackeray family and their allies.
The BJP’s campaign narrative is expected to revolve around governance, infrastructure improvement and civic accountability. Party strategists believe that the shifting political climate, a divided opposition and growing dissatisfaction with past civic management have created an opening for them to expand their base across the city. They are preparing to focus heavily on wards they lost earlier, especially those where public issues like road repairs, waste management and housing have been raised repeatedly.
Leaders involved in the strategy say the party wants to position itself as a force capable of delivering efficiency over legacy politics. With the city’s civic problems often becoming points of frustration for residents, BJP believes that voters may be ready to shift toward a model that promises clearer accountability. Their pitch includes faster decision-making, tighter oversight on spending and an overhaul of essential services that affect daily life.
Behind the scenes, the organisation has been strengthening its on-ground network. A coordinated push is underway to mobilise local workers, strengthen booth-level management and improve voter outreach across diverse neighbourhoods. The party is also assessing demographic changes across Mumbai, trying to identify pockets where voter sentiment may have shifted since the last BMC polls.
While the BJP is preparing for a fierce contest, the opposition — especially parties connected to the Thackeray family — face the challenge of protecting their traditional turf. With realignments in state politics over the past few years and internal splits affecting multiple parties, the coming election is expected to test loyalties across several wards. The BJP hopes to capitalise on these fractures while building its own narrative of governance-focused leadership.
Public reaction to the internal survey has also sparked conversation. Some believe it reflects genuine momentum for the party in Mumbai, while others feel it could be a strategic move to build confidence among supporters. Either way, the projection has intensified the political atmosphere as all sides prepare for an election that may shape the city’s governance for the next five years.
As Mumbai moves closer to polling day, the BJP’s message will likely remain centred on civic transformation and breaking old political patterns. Voters will now watch whether the party’s promises translate into a compelling case strong enough to shift control of Asia’s richest municipal body.
