Kangana Ranaut Celebrates BJP-Shinde Alliance Win in BMC Elections

Political Reactions to BMC Election Results

Munish Sood
Mandi

The recent triumph of the BJP-Eknath Shinde coalition in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections has sparked intense political responses nationwide. Kangana Ranaut, a BJP MP from Mandi and a prominent Bollywood figure, referred to the election results as a moment of 'divine justice.'

In her remarks regarding the defeat of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), Kangana extended her congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, interpreting the election outcome as a strong message against the misuse of authority and political arrogance.

“This victory signifies justice. It serves as a lesson for those who have abused their power and harassed innocent citizens. No injustice endures indefinitely,” Kangana stated.

Linking Personal Experiences to Political Outcomes

Kangana Ranaut connected the BMC election results to her own struggles with the Shiv Sena during their control of the civic body. In 2020, the BMC had demolished part of her office in Mumbai, an action that was later condemned by the Bombay High Court.

Reflecting on this incident, the Mandi MP asserted that the people of Maharashtra have now spoken through their votes.

“Those who demolished my property in their arrogance have now been rejected by the populace. Today, Maharashtra has turned its back on them,” she remarked.

Kangana characterized the decline of Shiv Sena (UBT) in the BMC as a historic event, asserting that it demonstrates that 'the lifespan of injustice is always brief.'

Divine Justice and Political Accountability

Kangana referred to the defeat of the Uddhav Thackeray faction as 'divine justice,' asserting that those who disrespect women and misuse governmental power ultimately face consequences.

In a widely shared video message, she stated:

“Those who insult women and threaten them with bulldozers cannot evade the law of nature. Their downfall is inevitable.”

She recounted how she faced abuse and threats during the 2020 controversy, which led to calls for her to leave Maharashtra.

Acknowledgment of Leadership

The BJP MP attributed the significant electoral victory to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the political acumen of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Describing the BMC election results as a resurgence of the 'saffron wave' in Mumbai, Kangana noted that voters had rejected what she termed 'woman-hating forces, goons, and dynastic mafia politics.'

“Mumbai has opted for change. The electorate has provided a clear response to intimidation politics,” she asserted.

Significance of the BMC Election Outcome

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is recognized as not only India’s wealthiest civic body but also Asia’s richest municipal corporation, boasting an annual budget exceeding ₹74,400 crore. Control over the BMC translates to significant influence over Mumbai’s infrastructure, health services, urban development, and civic governance.

The victory of the BJP-Shinde alliance is perceived as a substantial setback to the political legacy of the Thackeray family, which has held sway over the BMC for many years.

Social Media Reactions to Kangana's Statements

In the aftermath of the election results, Kangana Ranaut became a trending topic on social media, with numerous users recalling her contentious political encounters with the Uddhav Thackeray faction. Many supporters labeled the election outcome as 'karma' and 'poetic justice.'

Political analysts suggest that the BMC defeat has plunged the Uddhav Thackeray faction into its most significant crisis to date, while simultaneously providing figures like Kangana Ranaut with a renewed platform to challenge the former ruling party.

A New Era in Mumbai's Politics

With the BJP-Shinde alliance now at the helm of Mumbai’s civic administration, a new chapter in the political landscape of the financial capital has commenced. This election result has not only altered the power dynamics in Mumbai but has also solidified the BJP’s expanding influence in Maharashtra’s urban political arena.

For Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut, the BMC election outcome represents more than just a political victory; it symbolizes a personal triumph against what she describes as the 'politics of intimidation.'

“This is not merely an election result. This is justice served by the people,” she concluded.