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On this Special Report, the focus is on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results where the Mahayuti alliance has secured a significant victory. Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora, reacting to the trends, stated that the 'BMC results have put an end to the soap opera of Mumbai politics' and emphasized that the city 'prefers progress and accountability over melodrama and masala'. The bulletin highlights the celebrations at the BJP headquarters in Mumbai, where supporters gathered to welcome Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The report details the shift in Mumbai's political landscape as the Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and RPI, claims leadership of the civic body after three decades of Thackeray family dominance. The programme explores the impact of these results on the Thackeray brand and the emergence of a new era in Mumbai's governance focused on service and development.

This special report covers the landmark victory of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

On this India Today special report, the focus is on the Maharashtra local election results where the BJP has secured a significant victory. BJP spokesperson Shweta Shalini addresses the controversy surrounding candidate Shalan Shinde, who won from jail in Solapur, stating, 'In election, what you have to prioritize always is winnability and that's what BJP has been doing.' The discussion also covers the victory of independent candidate Shrikant Phangarkar in Jalna and the performance of the Mahayuti alliance. Shweta Shalini highlights the infrastructure development in the state, including the coastal road and metro projects in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, as the primary reason for the mandate. Meanwhile, NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) leader Brij Mohan Srivastava acknowledges the alliance's performance while noting the disconnect with the Sharad Pawar faction. The programme explores the political implications of this 'saffron sweep' and the impact of election management versus candidate background in Maharashtra politics.

This news bulletin focuses on the landmark victory of the Mahayuti alliance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Following the results, a spokesperson noted, 'It's very clear now that in this alliance of Mahayuti, the big brother has been decided by the people of Maharashtra.' The victory marks the end of three decades of Thackeray family dominance over Asia's richest civic body. Reporting from the BJP headquarters at Nariman Point, Mumbai, the programme highlights the festive atmosphere as supporters prepare to welcome leaders. The transcript details the shift in power dynamics, with the BJP emerging as the dominant force within the alliance. Discussions also touch upon the upcoming appointment of the Mumbai Mayor, with party workers expressing confidence that the post will be held by the BJP. The report further contrasts the development agenda of the current administration against the criticisms of the Congress party, while awaiting official reactions from the central leadership.