Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Goyal urges support for triple-engine governance in BMC polls
Piyush Goyal, a union minister, asked people in Mumbai to vote for the Mahayuti alliance in the upcoming BMC elections.
He wants a 'triple-engine' government where the central, state, and local governments work together.
Goyal talked about many projects like building houses, improving hospitals, and creating skill development centers.
He also mentioned that the Mahayuti alliance won many seats in recent elections.
Goyal said voting for Mahayuti will help solve local problems and make Mumbai better.
The elections are on January 15, and the results will be announced the next day.
Additionally, Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister, announced that the Navi Mumbai International Airport will be named after late D B Patil and highlighted various infrastructure projects to boost economic growth in the region.
Piyush Goyal urged voters to support the Mahayuti alliance in the BMC elections for a 'triple-engine' governance model.
Mahayuti won 4,422 of 6,851 seats (64%) in recent municipal council and nagar panchayat polls.
Goyal highlighted projects like housing, redevelopment, hospitals, and skill development centers in north Mumbai.
The relocation of the Airports Authority of India’s radar from Dahisar has been completed to facilitate redevelopment projects.
Elections for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the BMC, are scheduled for January 15 with counting on January 16.
- Who
- Union minister Piyush Goyal, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Mahayuti alliance
- What
- Urging support for triple-engine governance in BMC polls and announcing infrastructure projects
- When
- January 15 (election), January 16 (counting)
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, Navi Mumbai
- Why
- To ensure coordination among different levels of government, support Mahayuti candidates, and drive economic growth
Mahayuti Alliance
Opposition Parties
Governance Model
Mahayuti Alliance
Supports the 'triple-engine' governance model for better coordination and development.
Opposition Parties
May criticize the model as centralizing power and not addressing local issues adequately.
Infrastructure Projects
Mahayuti Alliance
Highlights completed and upcoming projects like housing, hospitals, and skill development centers.
Opposition Parties
May question the implementation and effectiveness of these projects.
- Election Date
- January 15
- Voting Count Date
- January 16
- Mahayuti Seats Won
- 4,422 of 6,851
- Percentage of Seats Won
- 64%
- Key Projects
- Housing, redevelopment, hospitals, skill development centers, Navi Mumbai International Airport
- Radar Relocation
- Completed in Dahisar
- Airport Naming
- To be named after late D B Patil
- Infrastructure Projects
- New junction at Kalamboli, Kharghar-Turbhe tunnel, metro network, Shilar and Poshir projects
Sources
BMC polls: Goyal seeks support for ‘triple-engine’ governance
TMC Elections 2026: Mahayuti Unveils Visionary Manifesto To Make Thane A Smart, Global And Slum-Free City
Navi Mumbai Airport To be Named After D B Patil, Says Devendra Fadnavis
