Mumbai Mayor Race: Allegations of Phone Tapping Amid BJP-Sena Power Struggle

The Mumbai mayoral race intensifies as Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut accuses the BJP of tapping its own and Shiv Sena corporators' phones. He claims the decision-making for Mumbai's mayor is happening in Delhi. The BJP denies these allegations as they celebrate their victory in the BMC elections.

The political battle for the Mumbai mayor's position has taken a contentious turn, with allegations of phone tapping levied by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. On Tuesday, Raut accused the BJP of monitoring the newly elected corporators' communications, claiming these actions threaten Maharashtra's autonomy.

Raut argued that the BJP is orchestrating the mayoral decision from Delhi, a move he describes as an affront to Maharashtra. He further alleged that all corporators, especially those of Shiv Sena allegedly isolated in a luxury hotel, are under surveillance, a claim that the BJP challenges, asserting their reliance on party member loyalty.

This turmoil comes as the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance celebrates a significant victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, securing a majority. Meanwhile, the political tension grows as both BJP and Sena seek to solidify their control, with Raut engaging in strategic meetings amid intensified speculation surrounding the mayoral post.

(With inputs from agencies.)