Fitness certificate issuance and renewal for commercial vehicles has come to a complete standstill across several districts of Maharashtra. The situation triggered a major operational and financial crisis for the transport sector. This disruption follows a directive issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on December 26, 2025, which led to the withdrawal of Parivahan system access for manual fitness testing in districts where Automated Testing Stations (ATS) are operational. As a result of the directive, transporters attempting to obtain or renew fitness certificates at Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in adjoining districts are facing system-generated restrictions on the VAHAN portal. This has effectively blocked the fitness certification process, forcing thousands of commercial vehicles off the road and severely impacting transport operations in multiple regions. Advisor and former president of All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), Bal Malkit Singh said, “The decision has overlooked ground realities. He pointed out that while the MoRTH letter directs the Transport Commissioner’s office to submit an action plan for establishing ATS infrastructure statewide, only one ATS facility is currently operational in Nashik.” Singh further added, “Expecting commercial vehicles from adjoining districts to travel long distances solely for fitness testing is impractical, illogical and economically unviable.” He further highlighted that commercial vehicles operate under strict delivery schedules and contractual obligations. Singh further added that commercial vehicles operate under tight delivery schedules and contractual commitments, and the current situation is causing: Heavy financial losses due to vehicle idling. Severe disruption of essential supply chains, including food grains, FMCG, fuel, industrial raw materials, and other critical goods. Increased operational costs, fuel wastage, and manpower losses. Risk of penal action against vehicle owners due to expired fitness certificates, despite no fault of theirs. Acute hardship to small and medium transport operators, who are already under financial stress. Emphasising the urgency of the issue, Singh said prolonged disruption in fitness certification could have far-reaching consequences for trade, industry and public supply systems. “The transport sector is the backbone of the economy. Immediate interim arrangements are essential until adequate ATS infrastructure is established across all districts,” he added. The transport community has urged the Transport Commissioner of Maharashtra to urgently intervene by providing an interim solution, issuing temporary relaxations or necessary clarifications on the VAHAN system, and expediting the phased rollout of ATS facilities to ensure a smooth transition without paralysing transport operations across the state.
08 January,2026 09:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCentral Railway suburban train services were disrupted during the evening peak hour on Thursday after a massive fire broke out in a garbage train at Kurla, officials said. The incident led to the shutdown of power supply between Kurla and Vidyavihar stations, they said. According to railway officials, the fire occurred around 8.30 pm in a muck special rake stationed in the EMU siding at Kurla. Slow line services suspended Following the fire, slow local train services towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) were suspended. To ensure safety and allow firefighting operations, the overhead electric (OHE) supply between Sion and Vidyavihar was switched off. Firefighting operations underway A Central Railway spokesperson said efforts were underway to douse the fire. “At Kurla, in the EMU siding, a muck special rake caught fire at around 8.30 pm. Firefighting operations are in progress. Traffic on the UP slow local line has been temporarily suspended, and the OHE between Sion and Vidyavihar has been switched off,” the spokesperson said. Passengers face delays The disruption caused significant delays for suburban commuters during peak hours. Railway authorities advised passengers to remain patient as teams worked to restore normal services at the earliest. Fire Doused, restoration underway Railway officials said the fire was fully doused between 8.38 pm and 8.55 pm. After the fire was brought under control, steps were immediately taken to restore power supply and resume train services. "Firefighting operations have been completed and suburban services are now being gradually restored," officials said.
08 January,2026 09:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe reunion of the two Thackeray cousins for the BMC Election 2026 has raised questions over whether the alliance would be short-lived. Putting an end to speculation, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said that he and MNS chief Raj Thackeray will never part ways, news agency PTI reported. While talking to the media on Thursday, Uddhav said, “Till the time we came together, people used to ask us as to why we are not coming together. Now they are asking why we have come together and for how long we will stay together." “These things don't mean a lot. We have come together after much thought and understanding. Now, we will never part ways and stay united,” added the former Maharashtra CM. Last month, Udhav and Raj had announced to fight the polls together after nearly two decades and announced an alliance for the January 15 civic polls in Mumbai as well as 28 other municipal corporations across Maharashtra. When asked if Uddhav, the political leader, prevails over Uddhav, the avid photographer, the Sena-UBT chief said, “I am originally an artist. I am the son of a cartoonist (Sena founder Bal Thackeray). You can buy a work of art, but you can't buy art. Art has to be in the blood. I am a person who is at home in the arts." The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief further recalled that it was Raj's father Shrikant who gave him his first camera and it still holds a very special place in his heart. When asked if he sees any other political leader who has ‘art in his blood’, Uddhav replied, ‘(PM) Modi ji is one such person. Do you think of anyone else?’ Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to hold joint public rally in Mumbai's Shivaji Park on Jan 11 In view of strengthening their hold ahead of the BMC Election 2026, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, along with MNS chief Raj Thackeray, is gearing up to hold a joint public rally in Mumbai's Shivaji Park, sources said. Uddhav and Raj Thackeray are likely to address a massive public rally at Shivaji Park in Dadar on January 11, they said. The Thackeray cousins will organise the rally to strengthen their hold ahead of the polls that are scheduled on January 15. As a part of their campaign strategy, the joint rally by Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS will underscore a rare united front between the two leaders. (With inputs from PTI)
08 January,2026 08:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Survey of India to enhance academic, research, and technical collaboration. An official statement said that under the agreement, a state-of-the-art Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) will be established on the university campus, marking a significant boost for precision in GPS-based surveying, mapping, and geolocation. The new CORS will provide centimetre-level accuracy in real-time for geospatial data, benefiting government departments, private surveyors, engineers, researchers, and students. The Continuously Operating Reference Station will be crucial for applications such as urban planning, smart city projects, infrastructure development, construction, transport management, and disaster management, the statement said. Hands-on learning and research opportunities Students and researchers at Mumbai University, particularly in geography, geoinformatics, GIS, remote sensing, and AI/ML-based geospatial studies, will gain practical experience with modern GPS technology. They will also have access to Survey of India’s legacy and digital geospatial data, CORS networks, and other geospatial services under the National Geospatial Policy 2022. National collaboration for academic growth The collaboration includes opportunities for postgraduate and PhD students to work closely with Survey of India officials, participate in real-time projects, and receive training in advanced geospatial methods. The agreement aims to strengthen both academic and technical support for the Survey of India’s national objectives. Inaugural signing ceremony The MoU was signed with participation from Mumbai University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ravindra Kulkarni, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ajay Bhamre, Finance Officer CA Harshal Wagh, and Geography Department heads Dr. Sanjukta Sattār and Dr. Aparna Phadke. From the Survey of India, Director A.K. Singh, Y.K. Rathod (DSS), P.R.K. Prasad, D.C. Ambhore, and Bhupendra Parmar were present. Officials expressed confidence that the collaboration would advance geospatial technology usage in education, research, and national development.
08 January,2026 08:54 PM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said he had campaigned to make Narendra Modi the prime minister in 2014 and 2019, but accused the latter of trying to destroy his party. “I am sad and angry that I campaigned for Modi ji in 2014 and 2019. Even after helping him twice, he broke my party,” Thackeray told PTI. “I was saying that he should be made the prime minister. Now, he is saying that I should be finished,” he said, adding, “People have started to realise these two things.” Thackeray also claimed that separating Mumbai from Maharashtra is an “old dream” of the BJP. “Now they think that Balasaheb Thackeray is not there and they have finished off the Sena on paper. But they can't do so on the ground,” he said. “You must have seen that till 2012, when Balasaheb was there, they (BJP) were ‘seedhey’ (straight),” he noted. Asked if he wished to blame someone for the “falling standards” of politics, the Shiv Sena (UBT) chief said, “More than a person, it would be the behaviour, like the behaviour of the BJP.” Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to hold joint public rally in Mumbai's Shivaji Park on Jan 11 With just a few days to go for the BMC Election 2026, Uddhav Thackeray, along with MNS chief Raj Thackeray, is gearing up to hold joint public rally in Mumbai's Shivaji Park, sources said. Uddhav and Raj Thackeray are likely to address a massive public rally at Shivaji Park in Dadar on January 11, they said. The Thackeray cousins will organise the rally to strengthen their hold ahead of the polls that are scheduled on January 15. As a part of their campaign strategy, the joint rally by Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS will underscore a rare united front between the two leaders. The Thackeray cousins, who were sheer political rivals a few months ago, are now standing shoulder to shoulder, campaigning together under a combined banner to challenge the ruling party alliance in the city. Uddhav and Raj Thackeray’s joint appearances come on the back of a recently released alliance manifesto which outlined shared commitments and policy priorities for Mumbai’s development. Earlier on Tuesday, Raj and Uddhav also stepped up in view of campaigning for the BMC Election 2026 by visiting party offices, known as 'shakhas', across Mumbai. The Thackeray cousins, who were earlier more focused on Shakha visits over large public rallies, have now finally decided to hold a large public rally. Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS are contesting the BMC elections as part of an alliance with the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction). (With PTI inputs)
08 January,2026 08:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCentral Railway on Thursday said that during its intensified efforts to curb unauthorised and ticketless travel have led to achieving significant results during the financial year 2025-26 between April to December. An official statement said that through systematic ticket checking drives, the railway apprehended 30.75 lakh passengers travelling without valid tickets, marking an increase of nearly 10 per cent compared to 28.01 lakh passengers during the same period last year. A total of Rs.183.16 crores was recovered in penalties, over 20 per cent higher than the Rs.151.99 crores collected in the previous financial year, the officials said. December 2025 figures highlight sharp rise In December 2025, ticket checking teams caught 3.24 lakh passengers travelling without valid tickets, compared with 2.93 lakh passengers in December 2024, indicating a rise of more than 10 per cent, the statement said. Penalties collected during the month amounted to Rs.18.25 crores, a jump of nearly 35 per cent from Rs.13.55 crores in December 2024, said the officials. Division-wise performance Pic/Central Railway According to the Central Railway, during April-December 2025, its divisions reported the following figures -- - Bhusaval division: Rs.63.83 crores from 7.54 lakh cases - Mumbai division: Rs.55.12 crores from 12.82 lakh cases - Pune division: Rs.20.84 crores from 3.41 lakh cases - Nagpur division: Rs.20.75 crores from 3.33 lakh cases - Solapur division: Rs.8.39 crores from 1.81 lakh cases - Headquarters: Rs.14.22 crores from 1.83 lakh cases Multi-pronged strategy to stop ticketless travel Pic/Central Railway Central Railway employs station checks, ambush checks, fortress checks, intensive checks and mega ticket drives across all Mail/Express, Passenger, Special trains and Mumbai local trains. The officials said that similar checks were also conducted at Pune suburban networks. Passengers are urged to travel only with valid tickets purchased from authorised sources, including railway counters, ATVMs, the IRCTC website, or the Rail One app. The railway emphasised that fraudulent tickets are punishable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act 2023, with fines and imprisonment of up to seven years or both. Central Railway reiterated its zero-tolerance policy for ticketless travel and reaffirmed its commitment to providing safe, smooth and dignified journeys for all passengers.
08 January,2026 08:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn a significant breakthrough, Kalyan Police in Thane district have arrested two brothers who were absconding for the past nine years after being named in an attempted murder case, news agency PTI reported, quoting an official on Thursday. The accused, Vinod Jagannath Kamble and Nagsen alias Nagesh Jagannath Kamble, had been on the run since 2016. Senior inspector Ajit Shinde of the Kalyan Crime Branch, while briefing about the arrest, said, "The accused constantly changed their residence. Acting on specific intelligence, our team conducted discreet surveillance and nabbed them from Kalher village." Shinde added that the probe is still on. Mumbai court acquits all eight accused of killing construction contractor A Mumbai court on Wednesday acquitted all the eight accused more than 10 years after film set construction contractor Raju Shinde was shot dead in Aarey Colony. As per reports, the accused were initially arrested by Mumbai Police in connection with the 2015 Film City murder case, and nearly 10 years later, the sessions court on Monday acquitted all eight accused in the case. The murder took place in May 2015, when Shinde was attacked by two bike-borne assailants near Film City. The verdict was delivered by Additional Sessions Judge TT Aglawe of the city civil and additional sessions court. The judge acquitted the accused of charges under Section 302 (murder) and Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, along with charges under the Indian Arms Act. The eight persons acquitted were identified as Sumit Atmaram Talekar, Jugal alias Papu Babu Dhodiya, Yogesh Ramkrishna Kokane, Sandip Pitambar Khairnar, Satish Ashok More, Jeetu Shankar Dheevar, Suresh Subhash Gaikwad, and Ismail Aadam Khan. While passing the order, the court also directed that the accused be released immediately if they were not required in any other case. Each accused has been asked to submit a personal bond of Rs 15,000 under Section 437-A of the Criminal Procedure Code. The court further ordered that seized weapons be sent to the district magistrate for lawful disposal. The mobile phones and motorcycle seized will be auctioned after the appeal period ends. At the time of the verdict, some of the accused were produced from Thane and Taloja jails, while others were present in court following their bail. Advocates Bhanudas Jagtap and Anushka Jagtap represented four of the accused. Other defence counsels included Advocate Shirsath and Advocate JB Mane. The prosecution was represented by Additional Public Prosecutor IK Shaikh. (With inputs from PTI)
08 January,2026 08:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAt least three people were killed and four others injured after a car carrying seven people overturned in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district, around 490 kilometres from Mumbai, an official said on Thursday. The accident occurred late Wednesday night at the Kannad ghat section in Chalisgaon. The seven passengers, who were from Shevgaon in Ahilyanagar, were travelling to Ujjain in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, the official added, reported news agency PTI. "The car overturned after the driver lost control in the ghat's hilly terrain. All seven occupants of the vehicle sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital, where three, identified as Tukaram Ambhore (27), Shekhar Durpate (31) and Ghanshyam Pisote (30), were declared dead on arrival," he said, reported PTI. An accidental death case was registered and further probe is underway, the official added. Four killed, six injured in road accident in Nashik district Four people, three of them from Rajasthan, were killed and six others injured in a head-on collision between two cars in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Wednesday afternoon, police said, reported news agency PTI. The accident occurred on a national highway in Dindori taluka of the district, they said. As many as six people received injuries in the accident, and they were admitted to Nashik District Hospital and a private hospital, according to police. Both vehicles were badly damaged in the accident. According to police, at around 3 pm, an Ertiga car going towards Peth from Nashik collided head-on with a Scorpio SUV coming from the opposite direction near Chachadgaon toll plaza, leaving four people dead, reported PTI. The deceased were identified as Chogalal Hiralal Gurjar (75), Kishanlal Hiralal Gurjar (45) and Poonam Gurjar (40), all residents of Devgarh in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. They were travelling in the SUV. Ertiga car driver, Shahrukh Khan Farakat Khan (28), a resident of Silvassa in Dadara & Nagar Haveli, also died in the crash, police said, reported PTI. Three dead as two-wheeler hits MSRTC bus in Buldhana In another incident, three persons died on Monday afternoon after their two-wheeler collided with a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus in Buldhana, a police official said, reported PTI. The incident took place on Dhad-Sambhajinagar road and the deceased are residents of Dhalsawangi, he added. (With PTI inputs)
08 January,2026 08:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA woman was rescued from the deep waters near Marine Drive in south Mumbai on Thursday afternoon after a wireless distress call alerted the South Regional Police, officials said. The incident occurred around 2 pm when police received information that a woman had entered the sea and required immediate assistance. Officers from Marine Drive Police Station, including Police Constable Chavan, Constable Kadam, PSI Tadvi, and personnel from the L&O Platoon, rushed to the scene. They successfully pulled the woman out of the water and brought her to the police station for further care. Medical assistance provided The woman sustained injuries to her feet and was subsequently taken to GT Hospital in Mumbai for medical examination by female police personnel. Authorities are investigating why she entered the sea. Family traced Police have also launched efforts to locate the woman’s relatives and ensure her safety.
08 January,2026 08:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilMaharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday accused the BJP of hypocrisy, saying that in its bid to create a “Congress-free India”, the ruling party has itself become filled with leaders poached from the Congress, reported the PTI. Speaking to reporters after a campaign meeting ahead of the January 15 Maharashtra local body elections, Sapkal referred to recent political developments in Ambernath, where Congress councillors joined hands with the BJP after the municipal polls. Sapkal said that the Congress had suspended its councillors for aligning with the BJP without consulting the party leadership. However, instead of condemning the move, the BJP welcomed the suspended councillors into its own fold. “In its attempt to make India Congress-mukt, the BJP has turned Congress-yukt,” Sapkal said, adding that the party’s double standards had been exposed by events in Ambernath and Akot, according to the PTI. BJP embraced the defectors Sapkal alleged that the BJP was willing to compromise on its stated principles purely for the sake of power. “The Congress took strict action, while the BJP embraced the defectors. This highlights the gap between what the BJP says and what it actually does,” he said. Sapkal also criticised Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, saying he failed to act decisively and merely issued a statement calling such alliances unacceptable. “For the sake of power, the BJP is even comfortable joining hands with Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM. This reflects the party’s moral decline,” Sapkal alleged, as per the PTI. Controversial remark on late Congress leader and former chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh The Congress leader further criticised state BJP president Ravindra Chavan for his controversial remark suggesting that the memory of late Congress leader and former chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh would be erased from Latur. Sapkal said the comment reflected arrogance born out of power, adding that leaders like Deshmukh had made significant contributions to Maharashtra’s development, the news agency reported. Chavan has since apologised for his remarks. Sapkal also alleged that Fadnavis had made insulting comments about former chief minister Ashok Chavan, who has since joined the BJP, at a public meeting in Nanded, where Sapkal was present. Unopposed elections serious threat to democracy He further claimed that several ruling party candidates were being elected unopposed across Maharashtra not due to popularity, but because of pressure, intimidation and the use of money power. According to Sapkal, the police, administration and even the election machinery appeared to be supporting the ruling party in such cases. He warned that the growing trend of unopposed elections posed a serious threat to democracy and the Constitution, the news agency reported. (with PTI inputs)
08 January,2026 06:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe final electoral roll for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026, including photographs, has been prepared, and polling stations have been finalised, officials said on Thursday. Changes at certain polling locations have also been made, and Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr Ashwini Joshi directed officials to immediately inform political parties and candidates. 🔹बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका सार्वत्रिक निवडणूक २०२५ – २६ साठी गुरूवार, दिनांक १५ जानेवारी २०२६ रोजी मतदान तर शुक्रवार, दिनांक १६ जानेवारी २०२६ रोजी मतमोजणी होणार आहे. या अनुषंगाने महानगरपालिका उप आयुक्त, सहायक आयुक्त आणि २३ निवडणूक निर्णय अधिकारी यांची समन्वय बैठक अतिरिक्त… pic.twitter.com/zCTTWnGafP — माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) January 8, 2026 The BMC Election 2026 will be held on January 15, with the vote counting scheduled for the next day. Ahead of the polls, a coordination meeting of municipal deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners, and 23 Election Decision Officers was held at the BMC headquarters, chaired by Dr Joshi. Emphasising transparency, Dr Joshi instructed that the vote-counting process must be conducted in a fair, fearless, and lawful manner. “All legal provisions must be strictly followed during counting, and special care must be taken to ensure that no errors occur, whether intentional or unintentional,” she said, adding that election decision officers are responsible for ensuring the process remains reliable and transparent. The meeting covered key topics, including publication of candidates’ affidavits on the Maharashtra State Election Commission and BMC websites, appointment of candidate representatives, verification and commissioning of electronic voting machines (EVMs), counting proposals and procedures, meetings with candidates and political parties, and the appointment of counting staff. The meeting was attended by Special Officer (Elections) Vijay Balamwar, Joint Commissioner (Assessment and Collection) Vishwas Shankhwar, Deputy Commissioner (General Administration) Kishor Gandhi, Assistant Commissioner (Assessment and Collection) Gajanan Bellale, divisional deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners from various departments, and all 23 election decision officers. Poll affidavits reveal massive asset growth among candidates Several prominent candidates in the upcoming BMC Election 2026, including former mayor Kishori Pednekar, have declared a sharp rise in assets since 2017, according to affidavits uploaded by the State Election Commission. As many as 1,700 candidates are in the fray for the 227-ward Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections scheduled on January 15. Kishori Pednekar’s assets jump 226 per cent Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate and former city mayor Kishori Pednekar, contesting from Lower Parel (ward 199) in central Mumbai, has declared total assets of Rs 5.26 crore, a 226 per cent increase from Rs 1.61 crore in 2017, reported PTI. Pednekar, who served as Mumbai mayor from 2019 to 2022, has declared immovable and movable assets of Rs 4.69 crore and Rs 57 lakh, respectively. Samadhan Sarvankar records nearly four-fold rise Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) candidate Samadhan Sarvankar, son of former MLA Sada Sarvankar and seeking a second term, has declared assets of Rs 46.59 crore, a steep rise of 394 per cent from Rs 9.43 crore in 2017, reported PTI. The Sena candidate, who has listed his profession as business, has immovable assets of Rs 40.59 crore, along with substantial movable assets, as per the affidavit. Yamini Jadhav declares assets worth Rs 14.57 crore Former MLA Yamini Jadhav (Shiv Sena candidate from Mazagaon area ward 209), wife of former corporator and ex-chairman of BMC's standing committee, Yashwant Jadhav, has Rs 14.57 crore of assets, including immovable properties of Rs 11.28 crore and movable properties of Rs 3.28 crore, reported PTI. In 2024, when she contested the Maharashtra assembly elections, she had declared total assets of Rs 10.10 crore, along with loans of Rs 52 lakh from financial institutions. Geeta Gawali’s assets more than double Gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawali's daughter, Geeta Gawali, who is contesting from the Byculla-Agripada area (ward 212) and seeking another term, has declared assets of Rs 7.26 crore, including Rs 4.70 crore in immovable properties, compared to Rs 3.38 crore during the 2019 assembly polls, reported PTI. First-time candidate Yogita Gawali in fray Her younger sister, Yogita Gawali (ward 207), who is contesting civic elections for the first time from the Chinchpokli-Byculla area (ward 207), has declared assets of Rs 3.65 crore, including Rs 1.19 crore in movable assets. Neil Somaiya sees 400 per cent rise since 2017 Neil Somaiya (35), former corporator and son of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, has declared total assets worth Rs 9.89 crore, a 400 per cent rise against Rs 1.99 crore in 2017. His assets include Rs 5.72 crore and Rs 4.16 crore in movable and immovable properties, respectively, as per the affidavit. Prabhakar Shinde reports moderate increase Prabhakar Shinde, another prominent BJP leader in the BMC, has assets of Rs 17.63 crore, compared to Rs 11.9 crore in 2017 (48 per cent rise). Sachin Padwal’s wealth jumps over 700 per centFormer Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Sachin Padwal, contesting from the Sewri area (ward 206) and seeking a second term, has declared assets worth Rs 5.4 crore, up from Rs 65.06 lakh nine years ago, a rise of over 700 per cent. He has immovable properties of Rs. 3.54 crore in immovable properties, reported PTI. Tejasvee Ghosalkar’s assets rise after party switch Tejasvee Ghosalkar, who recently joined the BJP after quitting Shiv Sena (UBT) and is contesting from ward 2 in the Dahisar area, has declared assets of Rs 5.15 crore, as against Rs 25.82 lakh in 2017. Congress candidate Sheetal Mhatre shows sharp growth Congress candidate from ward 1 in Dahisar, Sheetal Mhatre, has shown total assets of Rs 4.27 crore, compared to Rs 17.29 lakh in the last civic polls. She has declared immovable and movable assets of Rs 1.22 crore and Rs 3.05 crore, respectively. Nomination scrutiny and affidavit uploads continue The last date for filing the nomination papers was December 30. While the affidavits of several candidates contesting the January 15 civic polls have been uploaded on the BMC's website, those of some mominees were not published till late Wednesday night. The SEC has also uploaded the documents of those who have either withdrawn from the poll race or whose nomination has been rejected during the scrutiny process. Babubhai Bhavanji’s affidavit also reveals surge This includes the affidavit of former deputy mayor and businessman Babubhai Bhavanji, who declared total assets of Rs 31.44 crore, up from Rs 8.23 lakh in 2017, as he had sought to contest the election from ward 192.
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