Mumbai Civic Polls: People Power vs. The Politics of Money
The NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) strategizes for upcoming Mumbai municipal elections amid changing political alliances. Party leaders discuss campaign tactics, citing challenges against BJP's financial influence and alleged misuse of municipal funds. Potential reunions and shifting political ties could impact the electoral landscape and party dynamics.
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The NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) convened a strategic meeting on Wednesday focused on the imminent municipal elections in Mumbai. With the state's political alliances in flux, the session emphasized voter engagement and grassroots organization as counter measures to financial and political pressures.
State NCP president Shashikant Shinde underscored the battle as one pitting the 'power of people' against financial might. He implored party workers to rally ahead of elections, stressing on people's strength as their primary asset.
The potential alliance between the estranged Thackeray cousins and accusations of the BJP's misuse of civic funds add complexity to the political scene, as NCP prepares to challenge the ruling powers in upcoming polls.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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