8 months ago
Kalina Residents Protest Congress Over Rafique Shaikh Ticket
In Mumbai, the residents of Kalina are very upset with the Congress party.
The party has chosen a man named Rafique Shaikh to run for a local government position in their area.
The residents say Shaikh did a bad job before and didn't listen to their problems.
A group called Voice of Kalina (VoK) is so angry that they say they won't help Shaikh in any way.
They think the Congress party made a wrong decision and this might help other political groups.
The residents want the party to pick someone who will really help their community.
Residents of Kalina are protesting Congress' decision to nominate Rafique Shaikh for Ward No. 91 in the upcoming BMC elections.
Voice of Kalina (VoK) has accused Shaikh of incompetence, disconnection with the public, and misuse of official positions.
VoK has issued an open letter to Congress leaders, expressing deep anger and disappointment over the decision.
The group has vowed non-cooperation and declared a total boycott of Shaikh's campaign.
VoK warns that the decision could alienate Congress' grassroots support base and benefit rival political forces.
- Who
- Residents of Kalina and Voice of Kalina (VoK)
- What
- Protest against Congress for nominating Rafique Shaikh for Ward No. 91
- Where
- Kalina, Mumbai
- When
- Upcoming BMC elections (2026)
- Why
- Accusations of incompetence, disconnection with public, and misuse of official positions
Key facts
- Location
- Kalina, Mumbai
- Political Party
- Congress
- Candidate
- Rafique Shaikh
- Ward Number
- 91
- Protesting Group
- Voice of Kalina (VoK)
- Election Type
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections
Quotes
Voice of Kalina (VoK)
A local advance locality management (ALM) group in Kalina, Mumbai
“This decision has shocked and demoralised citizens who have consistently raised their voice for transparency, accountability, and clean governance. It sends a very disturbing message that public complaints, citizens’ feedback, and ethical governance hold little value in candidate selection, even when the party claims to stand for democratic values and clean politics.”
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“History will judge whether voices from the ground were respected or silenced”
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