A local  Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) corporator from Ward 46 in Malad (West), Yogita Koli, has demanded recitation of 'Bhagavad Gita' in all BMC-run schools in the city. On February 17, 2022, Koli met the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor Kishori Pednekar and presented the 'Bhagavad Gita' book to her along with the demand letter.

Speaking to mid-day online, Yogita Koli, a member of the BMC's women and child welfare committee and public health committee, said, "The recitation of 'Bhagavad Gita' by students will help them to understand our ancient history and will guide them to live a good life.  It is our duty to teach the next generation the right kind of values."