Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule asserted that the welfare scheme, launched in 2024, does not violate the model code of conduct, which is currently in force for the January 15 municipal corporation elections

Ahead of BMC election 2026, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says Uddhav and Raj Thackeray’s alliance aims to “save Mumbai”, rebuild public trust, and regain civic dominance with promises of housing, welfare and infrastructure upgrades