From filmmakers to meat shop owners - Rinkita Gurav meets contestants from Mumbai 227, who plan to give political bigwigs a run for their money in BMC polls

I have made documentaries on 26/11 terror attacks and many other social issues. With no work happening in our ward, I want to take matters into my own hands. I don't mind leaving my career as I can cater to the problems professionals in the city face. Despite not having much money we have been trying to publicise ourselves and reach out to as many people as we can.
-- Varsha Jain, filmmaker, contesting from ward no 150

I see people complaining every day about poor roads, dirty water, garbage, problems in getting licences, etc. I am determined to bring in change in the area I live in and I refuse to pay bribe to those officials and politicians who ask for it while doing something for us.
-- Imran Qureshi, meat shop owner, contesting from ward no 130