Maharashtra Cong Chief Slams BJP's Polarising Politics, Vows 'Bharatiya' Mumbai Mayor
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CNBC TV18•06-01-2026, 15:59
Maharashtra Cong Chief Slams BJP's Polarising Politics, Vows 'Bharatiya' Mumbai Mayor
- •Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal rejected "polarising statements," asserting Mumbai's next mayor will be "Bharatiya, Maharashtrian, and a Mumbaikar," a jab at CM Fadnavis's "Hindu-Marathi" remark.
- •Sapkal released the Congress manifesto for Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, aiming for 100 corporators and a "Clean and Smart Nagpur," while accusing BJP of diverting attention from development.
- •He condemned Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan's remarks on former CM Vilasrao Deshmukh's legacy, calling it "uncultured politics" led by CM Devendra Fadnavis.
- •Congress demanded re-election in civic wards where Mahayuti candidates were unopposed and sought to make the NOTA option operational.
- •Sapkal expressed confidence in Congress winning the Nagpur Mayor post, citing good performance in recent Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections and coordinated ticket distribution.
Why It Matters: Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal criticized BJP's divisive politics, emphasizing a unified identity for Mumbai's mayor and outlining development plans for Nagpur.
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