While returning from an official visit, Tawde noticed unauthorised banners, posters and advertising boards installed on the newly constructed railway flyover at Sion. These displays were obstructing traffic signals and directional signboards, causing inconvenience to motorists

The NCP (SP) has criticised Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde over her remarks on Dia Mirza's participation in the BMC's firecracker safety campaign. The Opposition questioned the BJP's response amid 137 firecracker-related fire incidents reported in Mumbai on Diwali