The controversy stems from Azmi’s repeated refusal to sing ‘Vande Mataram,’ citing religious grounds. BJP MLA Raj K Purohit criticised Azmi’s stance, saying, “This is symbolic. Vande Mataram should be recited, and the country should be respected. If you don’t love the country, then go to Pakistan. You live here and are an MLA here.”

Hours after Zohran Mamdani's NYC win, Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam had stated that Mumbai would not tolerate the "imposition" of a Khan.

With local body elections expected to be announced soon, political parties have stepped up their preparations across Maharashtra. Over the past few months, significant shifts have been observed among the three major parties in the ruling Mahayuti alliance,

Mumbai: Gul Panag's father and Retired Army Lt Gen HS Panag has raied questions on Bharatiya Janata Party Mumbai (BJP) unit chief Ameet Satam's recent ‘will not tolerate Khan imposed in Mumbai’ remark. Satnam's remarks came after Zohran Mamdani won New York mayoral polls and became the first Muslim mayor of the city.

The appointment of Shinde’s bete noir Naik is perceived as a fresh reason for more friction between the two allies, who have been at loggerheads for the last three years

A fresh political storm has erupted in Mumbai after BJP city president Ameet Satam’s controversial social media remark warning voters against any attempt to “impose a Khan” as the city’s mayor. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey hit back sharply,