Mumbai: The political temperature is rising in Bandra Ward 102, where a multi-cornered contest has turned the civic election into a high-stakes battle. Major parties including the BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress, NCP, along with several independent candidates, are locked in a tough fight, making the outcome highly unpredictable.
Ward 102, considered one of Bandra’s key civic seats, has emerged as a prestige battle for all parties. Intense campaigning, door-to-door outreach, and aggressive local issues-based politics have dominated the area in recent days. From civic amenities and redevelopment to traffic and cleanliness, candidates are leaving no stone unturned to woo voters.
Political observers say the presence of strong independent candidates has split traditional vote banks, adding to the complexity of the contest. While BJP and Shiv Sena are banking on their organisational strength, Congress and NCP are highlighting local grievances and governance issues to regain lost ground.
Residents, meanwhile, say they are closely watching candidates’ promises, stressing that development and accountability will be key factors in their decision.
As polling day approaches, Bandra Ward 102 remains one of the most closely watched battlegrounds in Mumbai’s civic politics, with all eyes on who will finally emerge victorious in this fiercely contested race.
— Reported by Anam Siddiqui
