Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Calls BMC Poll Outcome Massive Mandate For Development

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday described the BJP–Shiv Sena combine’s performance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections as a massive mandate. He said the verdict was for development.

Fadnavis noted that the voters across the state decisively backed the alliance’s agenda.

The Chief Minister was speaking to reporters at the state BJP headquarters. He had earlier attended celebrations marking the party’s strong showing in the civic body elections. The celebrations were held in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra.

The event was also attended by BJP state president Ravindra Chavan and Mumbai BJP president Ameet Satam.

Addressing the media, CM Fadnavis said the electoral outcome reflected overwhelming public support for the issues raised by the BJP during the campaign.

“The public has responded overwhelmingly to the issues on which we fought the municipal elections across the state. Therefore, our future agenda will remain solely focused on development. We dedicate this victory to bringing about a major transformation in the lives of the poor and the middle class through development,” he said.

Terms Win a ‘Mahavijay’

Highlighting the scale of the win, CM Fadnavis said the BJP and the Mahayuti alliance had achieved a ‘Grand Victory’ (Mahavijay), breaking previous electoral records. He added that, based on prevailing trends, the Mahayuti flag was set to fly high over the BMC as well.

“Today’s record-breaking mandate makes one thing clear: people want development and honesty. Furthermore, these results clarify that Maharashtra’s faith still rests firmly with PM Modi. We secured this victory because the blessings of Balasaheb Thackeray were with our Mahayuti,” CM Fadnavis stated.

Touching upon ideology, the Chief Minister underlined the party’s position on Hindutva.

“Hindutva is the soul of our work and our thoughts. We are proud to be Hindutvavadis. In the truest sense, Hindutva and development cannot be separated. We do not believe in narrow Hindutva; we believe in a broad, inclusive Hindutva. Our definition of Hindutva includes everyone who considers India’s culture as their own and follows the ancient Indian way of life. It is because of this broad vision that we have received such widespread public support,” he said.

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