Launching its civic poll campaign, the BJP has appealed to voters to free Mumbai of the mafia. Members attacked rival number one, the Shiv Sena, which has been ruling the Mumbai civic body for three decades, part of which was in coalition with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Speaking at Maharashtra Day celebrations at Somaiya Ground, Opposition leader Devendra Fadnavis said it was time Mumbaikars freed the city of the mafia that has looted civic coffers and denied public welfare and development. He alleged corruption in many civic  departments and city projects, including COVID-19 management.