BMC Polls: Richest Candidates Declare Assets Worth Crores
BJP candidate Makrand Narwekar leads the crorepati list in Mumbai's BMC elections with Rs 124 crore assets. Discover the wealth details of other key candidates and their political journeys.
BJP candidate Makrand Narwekar leads the crorepati list in Mumbai's BMC elections with Rs 124 crore assets. Discover the wealth details of other key candidates and their political journeys.
Mumbai's BMC elections set for Jan 15, 2026, see candidates with declared assets exceeding ₹124 crore. Key facts on polls, candidates' wealth, and political stakes.
BJP candidate Makrand Narwekar, brother of Assembly Speaker, declares assets worth Rs 124 crore for BMC elections. His wealth surged from Rs 3.67 crore in 2012. Read the full affidavit details here.
Independent candidate Tejal Pawar accuses Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar of pressuring her to withdraw her BMC nomination. She alleges offers of crores, a flat, and BMC tenders. Speaker denies all claims.
Eight candidates, including from MNS and Congress, petition Bombay High Court alleging their nominations for Jan 15 Mumbai civic election were not accepted. They seek urgent hearing.
Eight BMC election candidates allege Speaker Rahul Narwekar forced officials to reject their nominations. Bombay High Court to hear plea in due course. Details inside.
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar faces allegations of interfering in BMC polls to help family members. Opposition demands his resignation. Read the full story.
Mumbai's municipal commissioner finds the Colaba RO's actions legally sound but administratively lacking after AAP, JD complaints. Read the full report details and political fallout.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray demands suspension of Speaker Rahul Narwekar for alleged bullying and election norm violations. He also calls for re-polling in uncontested BMC wards. Read the full story.
Congress & Shiv Sena (UBT) accuse Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar of violating the model code of conduct and intimidating opposition candidates in Mumbai civic polls. Speaker denies allegations.
Analysis of BMC poll nominations reveals nepotism surge, with 43 politicians fielding relatives. BJP, Congress, NCP MLAs among those prioritizing family over party workers. Read the full story.
AAP alleges BJP's Rahul Narwekar misused election machinery to block its candidate's nomination in Colaba. BJP denies claims. Read the full controversy.
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