Archive · 26 Jan 2026
AIMIM's Unexpected Leader in BMC
Vijay Ubale, a 33-year-old mathematics teacher from a humble background, has become the leader of the AIMIM group in the BMC.
He won from Ward 140, one of Mumbai's poorest areas, with the support of his students and local AIMIM workers.
Despite being a Buddhist in a party known for its Muslim support base, Ubale's commitment to governance and development has earned him respect across communities.
His priorities include making the ward drug-free, improving infrastructure, and ensuring transparency in civic funds.
Ubale's victory is seen as a significant gain for AIMIM, which has been expanding its influence beyond traditional support bases.
Vijay Ubale, a 33-year-old mathematics teacher, became the leader of AIMIM's eight corporators in the BMC.
He won from Ward 140 in Govandi, Mumbai, with 4,945 votes, defeating candidates from major parties.
Ubale is the only non-Muslim among AIMIM's eight Mumbai corporators.
His campaign was supported by former students, friends, and local AIMIM workers.
Ubale's priorities include making the ward drug-free, improving infrastructure, and ensuring transparency in civic funds.
- Who
- Vijay Ubale, a 33-year-old Buddhist and mathematics teacher
- What
- Elected as the leader of AIMIM's eight corporators in the BMC
- When
- After the 2026 municipal elections
- Where
- Ward 140 in Govandi, Mumbai
- Why
- Due to his goodwill in the community and support from AIMIM
- Name
- Vijay Ubale
- Age
- 33
- Party
- All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)
- Ward
- Ward 140, Govandi, M-East
- Assets
- Rs 1.5 lakh
- Annual Family Income
- Rs 2.5 lakh
- Votes Received
- 4,945
- Margin of Victory
- 1,523 votes
