Devendra Fadnavis: 'Main Mumbai Mein Nahi Hoon, Isliye Khabre Chal Rahi Hai' On BMC Mayor Tussle

On this Special Report, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses the ongoing speculation regarding the appointment of the next Mayor of Mumbai following the Mahayati alliance's victory in the BMC elections. Speaking exclusively to India Today from Davos, Fadnavis dismissed reports of a rift between the BJP and Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena over a proposed 2.5-year split term for the mayoral post. He stated, 'Main Mumbai mein nahi hoon, isliye khabre chal rahi hai' (I am not in Mumbai, that is why these rumors are circulating), insisting that the alliance remains stable. The Chief Minister's comments come amidst reports that the Shinde faction is playing hardball to secure a shared tenure. The programme examines the political dynamics within the Mahayati alliance as they finalize leadership roles in India's richest municipal corporation, despite the Chief Minister's firm stance that there is no internal tussle regarding the prestigious Mumbai Mayor position.