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Residents of Shimla’s Chalonthi area were forced to evacuate their homes after severe cracks appeared in a six-storey residential building.

The campaign for 29 municipalities, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), concluded today at 5 PM. Voting for the crucial local body elections is scheduled to take place on January 15, with the results expected to be announced on January 16. The speaker noted that 'More than 1700 are vying for 227 wards in the BMC' following a significant delay in holding the polls. The election cycle has been characterized by political volatility, featuring 'whirlpool events of parties joining hands' and the formation of unlikely alliances. This period of political realignment has led to what the speaker described as 'full chaos' in the lead-up to the polls. The upcoming elections are seen as a major test for the various political factions involved in these new and unexpected partnerships across the municipalities.

Media personality and satirist Cyrus Broacha joins India Today to discuss the political landscape of Mumbai ahead of the elections. Describing the current campaigning as a 'soap opera', Broacha highlights the confusion caused by shifting political alliances, stating, 'In the party alliances there have been new alliances where they've gone back to old alliances in spite of still being in the new alliance.' He touches upon the challenges of freedom of expression in the city, noting that while it exists, one must navigate it like a puzzle to avoid defamation or attacks. Broacha also addresses civic issues, including the 'motorbike culture' and the massive 75,000 crore BMC budget, urging for better accountability. Despite the chaos of traffic and potholes, he remains cautiously optimistic about infrastructure projects like the Metro and Coastal Road, while humorously advising Mumbaikars to 'aim low' regarding their expectations for immediate solutions.

The top focus of this episode of 5 Live is the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, India's richest civic body, campaigning for which concluded on Tuesday.