Political Campaigns Intensify Ahead of BMC Elections with Key Leaders Announced

As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections draw near, political parties are ramping up their campaign efforts. The Shiv Sena, under Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has released a list of 40 prominent campaigners, including Bollywood actor Govinda Ahuja. The elections, set for January 15, follow a recent successful showing by the ruling Mahayuti alliance in municipal council elections. This article delves into the key figures involved and the significance of these upcoming elections.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 24, 2025, 19:15 IST

Political Preparations for BMC Elections

As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections approach, political activities are ramping up, with parties enhancing their campaign strategies. In this context, the Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has unveiled a list of 40 prominent campaigners for the municipal elections. This roster features a blend of senior party officials and well-known personalities, adding a touch of glamour to the campaign. Notably, Bollywood actor and former MP Govinda Ahuja is among the key campaigners.

List of Key Campaigners

1. Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister

2. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, MP and Leader of the Shiv Sena Parliamentary Party

3. Ramdas Kadam, Leader

4. Gajanan Kirtikar, Leader

5. Anandrao Adsul, Leader

6. Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister

7. Neelamatai Gore, Leader

8. Meenatai Kumble, Leader

9. Gulabrao Patil, Leader and Minister

10. Dada Bhuse, Deputy Leader and Minister

11. Uday Samant, Deputy Leader and Minister

12. Shambhuraj Desai, Deputy Leader and Minister

13. Sanjay Shirsat, Spokesperson and Minister

14. Bharat Gogavale, Deputy Leader and Minister

15. Prakash Abitkar, Minister

16. Pratap Sarnaik, Minister

17. Ashish Jaiswal, State Minister

18. Yogesh Kadam, State Minister

19. Deepak Keskar, Spokesperson and MLA

20. Shring Barane, Deputy Leader and MP

21. Peeshens Means, MP

22. Sandipan Bhumre, MP

23. Naresh Maske, MP

24. Ravindra Waikar, MP

25. Milind Deora, MP

26. Dr. Deepak Sawant, Deputy Leader and Former Minister

27. Shahji Bapu Patil, Deputy Leader and Former MLA

28. Rahul Shewale, Deputy Leader and Former MP

29. Dr. Manisha Kayande, Secretary and MLA

30. Milind Rane, MLA

31. Sanjay Nirupam, Spokesperson

32. Raju Waghmare, Spokesperson

33. Dr. Jyoti Waghmare, Spokesperson

34. Puresh Sarnaik, Executive President of the Youth Army

35. Rahul Londhe, Secretary of the Youth Army

36. Akshay Maharaj Bhosale, Shiv Sena Spokesperson and President of the Dharmveer Spiritual Army

37. Sameer Kazi, Executive Head of the Minority Department

38. Shaina NC, National Spokesperson

39. Govinda Ahuja, Former MP

BMC Elections Overview

Voting for the crucial elections, which include BMC and 29 other municipal corporations, is scheduled for January 15. The counting of votes will take place on January 16. This follows the recently concluded municipal council and municipal panchayat elections, the results of which were announced on Sunday. The ruling Mahayuti alliance achieved a significant victory in these elections, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar.