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Over 3-year-gap the longest BMC has gone without elected body

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Mumbai's municipal corporation is set for elections after three years under state-appointed administration, a period marked by significant infrastructure projects like road repairs costing ₹12,000 crore and rising liabilities. Former corporators lament the lack of accountability and neglect of local issues, while preparations for the upcoming polls are underway, with parties aiming to increase their representation and address citizen grievances.
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