Mahayuti clinches historic victory in BMC polls, Thackerays' last fortress falls

This special report covers the landmark victory of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The 'triple-engine Sarkar' has secured a clear majority, marking a historic shift as the BJP assumes a dominant role in the alliance. The results signal the end of the Thackeray family's long-standing control over India's richest civic body. Celebrations have erupted at the BJP headquarters in Nariman Point, with leaders hailing the mandate as a victory for 'development over emotional issues.' The bulletin features ground reports from Mumbai and Pune, highlighting the saffron surge across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. While the Mahayuti celebrates, the opposition has raised concerns regarding missing names from voter lists and EVM malfunctions. The programme explores the political ramifications of this verdict, which sees the BJP bouncing back strongly after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to consolidate its grip on urban Maharashtra.