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  • New Delhi,
  • February 07, 2026,
  • Updated 11:50 AM IST

Ritu Tawde of the BJP has been elected as the Mayor of Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for the first time. She is a senior corporator in the BMC, and her political journey began in 2012 from Ward No. 127. In 2017, she was elected from Ward No. 121 in Ghatkopar. This will be the first time that a BJP woman mayor will hold the BMC Mayor’s post in Mumbai. Ritu Tawde’s appointment is expected to bring a new direction to Mumbai’s politics.

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New Delhi

New Delhi is the capital of India, officially inaugurated in 1931 as the new seat of the British Raj government, replacing Calcutta. It was designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, featuring wide boulevards and grand colonial-era buildings like the Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Today, it serves as the political and administrative heart of the country, adjacent to the historic city of Old Delhi.

Mumbai

Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is a major port city on India’s west coast and the financial capital of the country. Its modern history began in the 17th century when it was ceded to the British East India Company, evolving from a group of seven islands into a bustling metropolis through land reclamation projects. Today, it is a vibrant cultural hub known for the Bollywood film industry, colonial-era architecture like the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and iconic landmarks such as the Gateway of India.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is the governing civic body of Mumbai, India, and one of the world’s largest municipal corporations. It was established in 1865 and formally named the BMC in 1888, evolving from earlier British-era bodies to manage the burgeoning city’s public infrastructure and services. Today, it is responsible for the administration and civic needs of over 20 million residents.

Ghatkopar

Ghatkopar is a major residential and commercial suburb in eastern Mumbai, India. Historically, it was a small village known for its *ghats* (steps) leading to the *kopra* (coconut) groves along the Mithi River, from which it derives its name. It transformed into a bustling urban hub following its integration into Mumbai and the development of key railway and road infrastructure in the 20th century.