Battle for BMC: Politics gets ugly, Mumbai gets ignored? Top focus on 5 Live

The top focus of this episode of 5 Live is the Battle for Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Ahead of the civic elections on January 15, a major political row erupted after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray targeted BJP leader K Annamalai during a joint rally of the MNS and the Shiv Sena (UBT) in Mumbai. Mocking the BJP leader as 'rasmalai', Thackeray questioned Annamalai's right to comment on Mumbai-related issues and used the slogan "Hatao lungi, bajao pungi". Meanwhile, BJP leader Annamalai has hit back, slamming Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray. So, as the war of words escalates ahead of Maharashtra's civic polls, the question is are the local issues being ignored in these local elections? Watch as panellists share their views. 

The programme also highlights the journey of Chhonzin Angmo, a 100% visually impaired mountaineer who has summited peaks including Mt. Everest, Mt. Elbrus, and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Angmo shares her story of determination and hard work, offering a message about the power to overcome any obstacle if one is committed to moving forward.