Archive · 25 Jan 2026
AIMIM Leader Defends 'Paint Mumbra Green' Remark
A young politician named Sahar Yunus Shaikh from the AIMIM party said something that upset many people.
She said 'paint Mumbra green,' which some people thought was a bad idea.
The police asked her to come to the station and explain.
She then said she was sorry and promised to respect the Indian flag.
Another leader from her party, Imtiaz Jaleel, said they want to spread the color green, which is their party's color, all over Maharashtra.
Some other politicians think she was part of a bigger plan, but she says she wasn't.
The police warned her not to do it again.
AIMIM corporator Sahar Yunus Shaikh apologized for her 'paint Mumbra green' remark.
She submitted a written apology to the Mumbra police and pledged allegiance to the tricolour.
Police issued a stern warning, stating any repeat will result in strict action.
AIMIM MP Imtiaz Jaleel defended Shaikh and claimed the party aims to spread green across Maharashtra.
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya alleged a larger 'vote jihad' conspiracy by AIMIM.
- Who
- AIMIM corporator Sahar Yunus Shaikh and MP Imtiaz Jaleel
- What
- Defended and expanded on the 'paint Mumbra green' remark
- When
- After Shaikh's victory in January 15 Thane civic polls
- Where
- Mumbra, Mumbai
- Why
- To assert AIMIM's political presence and defend Shaikh's remark
- Corporator's Name
- Sahar Yunus Shaikh
- Age
- 22
- Location
- Mumbra, Mumbai
- Controversial Statement
- Paint Mumbra green
- Apology Status
- Written apology submitted
- Police Action
- Stern warning issued
- Political Critic
- Kirit Somaiya (BJP)
- AIMIM MP
- Imtiaz Jaleel
- AIMIM's Claim
- Will spread green across Maharashtra
- TMC Election Results
- AIMIM won 5 seats
Sources
AIMIM Corporator Apologises Over "Paint Mumbra Green" Remark After Backlash
Maharashtra Politics: AIMIM's Youngest Councillor Sahar Shaikh Apologizes For 'Paint Mumbra Green In Next 5 Years' Remark
Will paint all Maharashtra green: AIMIM MP backs Mumbra corporator
Young AIMIM Councillor Apologises For ‘Green Mumbra’ Comment
