The BJP has begun positioning itself as an early mover for the upcoming BMC elections, claiming that 1.45 lakh citizens have agreed to volunteer for its “future-building” vision for Mumbai. The party, which has long aimed to gain full control of one of the richest civic bodies in Asia, has launched an extensive outreach campaign to understand ground-level expectations before drafting its BMC manifesto.

In consultation with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and leaders Ashish Shelar, Ravindra Chavan and Mumbai City President Ameet Satam, the party rolled out the “Awaaz Mumbaikarchana, Sankalp BJPcha” campaign. The drive received responses from nearly 2.65 lakh citizens, of whom 1.45 lakh expressed willingness to volunteer.