Archive · 1 Jan 2026
BJP Targets North Indian Voters for 2026 Mira-Bhayandar Civic Elections
The BJP is trying to get more votes from people who come from North India for the upcoming city elections in Mira-Bhayandar.
They have a plan to do this, including having important leaders like Yogi Adityanath and Maithili Thakur campaign in the area.
The BJP also has meetings for North Indian people in different areas.
One of their leaders, Kripashankar Singh, wants the city to have a mayor from North India.
Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut says the BJP does not want a Marathi mayor in Mumbai and sees this as a conspiracy to hurt Marathi people.
Additionally, a close aide of Aaditya Thackeray, Sheetal Devrukhkar-Sheth, has left Shiv Sena (UBT) to join the BJP, which is seen as a setback for the Sena (UBT) in South Mumbai.
BJP is strategizing to attract North Indian voters for the 2026 Mira-Bhayandar civic elections.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and Bihar MLA Maithili Thakur to campaign in the Mumbai region.
BJP’s North Indian Wing (Uttar Bharatiya Morcha) is organizing conventions across various municipal areas.
BJP leader Kripashankar Singh urges for a North Indian mayor in Mira Bhayandar.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleges BJP's agenda is to prevent a Marathi mayor in Mumbai and sees it as a conspiracy to hurt Marathi people.
- Who
- BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT), Kripashankar Singh, Yogi Adityanath, Maithili Thakur, Sanjay Raut, Sheetal Devrukhkar-Sheth, North Indian voters
- What
- BJP's strategic plan to attract North Indian voters for Mira-Bhayandar civic elections and Shiv Sena (UBT)'s response
- When
- Upcoming 2026 elections, specific dates not mentioned; BMC elections on January 15
- Where
- Mira Bhayandar, Mumbai region, South Mumbai
- Why
- To secure North Indian votes and appoint a North Indian mayor; Shiv Sena (UBT) alleges BJP's agenda to prevent a Marathi mayor
BJP
Shiv Sena (UBT)
Mayor's Origin
BJP
BJP aims to elect a Hindi-speaking mayor in Mira Bhayandar.
Shiv Sena (UBT)
Shiv Sena (UBT) alleges BJP's agenda is to prevent a Marathi mayor in Mumbai.
Political Strategy
BJP
BJP is strategizing to attract North Indian voters through targeted outreach and campaigning.
Shiv Sena (UBT)
Shiv Sena (UBT) views BJP's strategy as a conspiracy to hurt Marathi people and create division.
- Event
- Mira-Bhayandar Civic Elections 2026
- Key Figures
- Kripashankar Singh, Yogi Adityanath, Maithili Thakur, Sanjay Raut, Sheetal Devrukhkar-Sheth
- Strategy
- Targeting North Indian voters
- Campaigners
- Yogi Adityanath, Maithili Thakur
- Organizations
- BJP’s North Indian Wing (Uttar Bharatiya Morcha)
- Demand
- North Indian mayor for Mira Bhayandar
- Setback
- Sheetal Devrukhkar-Sheth joins BJP from Shiv Sena (UBT)
Sources
Mira-Bhayandar Civic Elections 2026: BJP Woos North Indian Voters, Kripashankar Singh Pushes North Indian Mayor Pitch
Why talk of a North Indian mayor touches a raw nerve in Mumbai politics
BJP’s agenda is to ensure Marathi manoos does not become Mumbai mayor, alleges Raut
In a setback to Sena (UBT), Aaditya Thackeray’s close aide and Yuva Sena member Sheetal Devrukhkar-Sheth joins BJP
Civic polls: Uddhav meets Raj to discuss manifesto, campaign details
