BMC Polls Explained: Fragmented Mandates, Defections, and Governance Risks
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls have always been more than a local civic contest. As India’s richest municipal body, governing the country’s financial capital, Mumbai, the BMC oversees massive budgets, urban infrastructure projects, and the daily civic life of over 20 million residents. Traditionally, BMC elections focused on governance, civic amenities, and strong local…