The Times of India

Explained: How BMC mayor is elected; quota, lottery, voting and the power play behind Mumbais top civic post

Mumbai's BMC mayoral race is a high-stakes political battle for control of Asia's richest civic body, extending beyond the ceremonial post. A fractured 2026 election mandate has forced uneasy allies BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena into intense negotiations, with real power residing in key committees.