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Governance

Explainer: What are the roles and responsibilities of councillors in Mumbai?

March 10, 2022 Hepzi Anthony

Municipal Councillors in Mumbai are elected to oversee, represent and work on issues of public interest by developing areas in their constituencies.

The Ideal Public Health Manifesto for Mumbai
Health

Mumbai NGOs release manifesto to transform public health – will parties listen?

January 11, 2022 Sabah Virani

For citizens and political parties alike, the Ideal Public Health Manifesto is instructive in understanding the changes needed in public health in the BMC.

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Governance

Why you should care about BMC elections

December 24, 2021 Anagha Sawant

With BMC elections fast approaching, it is crucial for citizens to understand its relevance and how it handles civic issues.

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Governance

Umpteen poll promises later, problem of potholes in Mumbai remains unsolved

December 23, 2021 Hepzi Anthony

Public anger over potholes in Mumbai is not new, but despite electoral promises and money allocated for the work, the problem remains unsolved.

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Governance

Electoral malpractices in Mumbai: What happens to those guilty?

December 17, 2021 Hepzi Anthony

For many years now, no criminal charges for electoral malpractices in Mumbai elections have been observed. Why is this the case?

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Governance

Poll promises of exempting property taxes were kept. But, is that a good strategy?

December 1, 2021 Hepzi Anthony

As BMC polls approach, we reexamine the promises made on exemption of property taxes. Economists say this may not be good for the urban local body.

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Governance

Political parties promised Mumbaikars more open spaces, did they succeed?

November 30, 2021 Hepzi Anthony

All political parties had made extensive plans to develop and reclaim accessible open spaces in Mumbai, but plans have failed.

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Governance

Who can contest BMC elections?

November 25, 2021 Hepzi Anthony

A review of the eligibility requirements to be able to contest in BMC elections, and conditions that could lead to a candidate’s disqualification.

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Governance

Water supply: What did the BMC election manifestos promise in 2017?

November 19, 2021 Hepzi Anthony

A review of some promises made in the 2017 BMC election manifestos of the leading parties, with regard to water supply. How many were really fulfilled?

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Governance

How Mumbai’s wards slice up the city will determine who you get to vote for

October 22, 2021 Hepzi Anthony

Ahead of the 2022 state elections, confusion surrounds political workers who await confirmation on their voting populations.

Governance

Mumbai votes in Assembly elections: MLA choices for Kurla, Kalina, Vile Parle and Wadala

October 20, 2019 News Desk

As Mumbai gets ready to elect its MLAs on Monday, take a look at the profiles of candidates in the fray in the four assembly constituencies of Kurla, Kalina, Vile Parle and Wadala.

Governance

Mumbai votes in Assembly elections: MLA choices for Andheri W, Andheri E, Goregaon and Versova

October 20, 2019 News Desk

As Mumbai gets ready to elect its MLAs on Monday, take a look at the profiles of candidates in the fray in the four assembly constituencies of Andheri W, Andheri E, Goregaon and Versova.

Governance

Mumbai votes in Assembly elections: MLA Choices for Vandre East, Vandre West, Dharavi, Sion Koliwada

October 20, 2019 News Desk

As Mumbai gets ready to elect its MLAs on Monday, take a look at the profile of candidates in the fray in the four assembly constituencies of Vandre East, Vandre West, Dharavi and Sion Koliwada. 

Governance

Mumbai votes in Assembly elections: MLA choices for Vikhroli, Chembur and Ghatkopar (East/West)

October 20, 2019 News Desk

As Mumbai gets ready to elect its MLAs on Monday, take a look at the profiles of candidates in the fray in the four key assembly constituencies of Chembur, Vikhroli and Ghatkopar (East & West)

Governance

Mumbai votes in Assembly elections: MLA choices for Colaba, Mumbadevi, Malabar Hill and Worli

October 20, 2019 News Desk

As Mumbai gets ready to elect its MLAs on Monday, take a look at the profiles of candidates in the fray in the four key assembly constituencies of Colaba, Malabar Hill, Mumbadevi and Worli.

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