Archive · 30 Dec 2025
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
- When
- Upcoming BMC elections (2026)
- Where
- Kalina, Mumbai
- Why
- Accusations of incompetence, disconnection with public, and misuse of official positions
- 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