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IN PHOTOS: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Kishori Pednekar takes charge as first woman LoP in BMC

Updated On: 16 February, 2026 09:34 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Kishori Pednekar has made history by becoming the first woman Leader of Opposition (LOP) in the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)

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The post of LOP was first created in 1999 following the reversal of the "Mayor-in-Council" system. PICS/ ASHISH RAJE

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The post of LOP was first created in 1999 following the reversal of the "Mayor-in-Council" system. PICS/ ASHISH RAJE
Mumbai has only had male corporators as leaders of the opposition, including Gunwant Sheth, Rajhans Singh, Gyanraj Nikam, Devendra Amberkar, Praveen Chheda, and Ravi Raja

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Mumbai has only had male corporators as leaders of the opposition, including Gunwant Sheth, Rajhans Singh, Gyanraj Nikam, Devendra Amberkar, Praveen Chheda, and Ravi Raja

Pednekar was announced as the LOP by Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde. Shiv Sena (UBT), with 65 elected representatives, is the largest opposition party in BMC

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Pednekar was announced as the LOP by Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde. Shiv Sena (UBT), with 65 elected representatives, is the largest opposition party in BMC

BMC said the Mayor-in-Council system was abolished in 1999

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BMC said the Mayor-in-Council system was abolished in 1999

The old Municipal Corporation setup was restored under Maharashtra Act XXVII of 1999

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The old Municipal Corporation setup was restored under Maharashtra Act XXVII of 1999

The mayoral election was held on April 29, 1999. This led to the creation of the deputy mayor and Leader of Opposition posts

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The mayoral election was held on April 29, 1999. This led to the creation of the deputy mayor and Leader of Opposition posts

Meanwhile, the newly elected corporators signed before entering the house as BMC’s 227-member general body held its first meeting on Monday

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Meanwhile, the newly elected corporators signed before entering the house as BMC’s 227-member general body held its first meeting on Monday

Newly elected corporators sang before entering the house as BMC’s 227-member general body held its first meeting today

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Newly elected corporators sang before entering the house as BMC’s 227-member general body held its first meeting today

The house announced the names of representatives for the four statutory committees: Standing, Improvements, BEST, and Education

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The house announced the names of representatives for the four statutory committees: Standing, Improvements, BEST, and Education

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