Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Mumbai's BMC Elections and Citizens' Watch
Mumbai is having elections for the BMC, and people are talking about how politicians often make promises they don't keep.
They say it's important to have a group of citizens watching over the BMC to make sure things are done right.
The BMC's standing committee has a lot of power, so it's crucial to keep an eye on their decisions.
Meanwhile, there's a restaurant in Khar called Tanjore Tiffin Room that serves really good Chettinad food.
People are also talking about how BMC candidates now have a lot of money, unlike in the past when corporators lived simple lives.
One person who was a good corporator didn't get a ticket this time, which is sad for many people.
Politicians in Mumbai's BMC elections often make promises they don't keep, highlighting the need for a non-partisan citizens' watch.
The BMC's standing committee has significant power to approve large contracts, necessitating scrutiny of its agendas.
Tanjore Tiffin Room in Khar offers authentic Chettinad cuisine with a variety of veg and non-veg dishes, praised for its taste and service.
Current BMC candidates have declared substantial assets, contrasting with past corporators who lived modestly.
The denial of a ticket to dynamic corporator Pravin Chheda by the BJP has shocked many, hoping for his inclusion post-elections.
- Who
- Mumbai citizens, BMC candidates, past corporators, and the BJP party
- What
- BMC elections, the need for a citizens' watch, and a review of Tanjore Tiffin Room
- When
- During the BMC election period and the reconstruction of Bellasis bridge
- Where
- Mumbai, specifically Khar for the restaurant review
- Why
- To ensure transparency and accountability in BMC's standing committee and to highlight the change in corporators' lifestyles
- BMC Standing Committee
- Has the power to approve contracts worth thousands of crores
- Bellasis Bridge Reconstruction
- In full swing near Mumbai Central
- Tanjore Tiffin Room
- Authentic Chettinad cuisine in Khar, Mumbai
- Arbi 65
- Rs300
- Jackfruit Cutlets
- Rs400
- Meenakshi’s veththakozhambu
- Rs200
- Uma Athai’s curry
- Rs495
- Coconut Rice
- Rs275
- Adapradhaman and Moong Payasam
- Passable desserts
- BMC Candidate Assets
- One candidate declared assets worth Rs120 crore
- Notable Past Corporators
- Shyam Shetty, Cyril D’Cruz, Dinkar Zarapkar, Kamla Raman, Nagesh Pawar, Salim Zakaria
- Pravin Chheda
- Dynamic corporator denied BJP ticket in Ghatkopar