Marking a key moment in local politics, BJP leader Sujata Patil was elected Navi Mumbai mayor unopposed, highlighting women’s growing leadership role. BJP secured the mayor and deputy mayor posts in NMMC after Shiv Sena candidates withdrew, paving the way for unopposed elections

BJP, Shiv Sena to lobby separately for key posts; Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) have not yet registered their elected representatives for BMC, amid speculation that both parties are set to support the Shiv Sena in the general body