Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Tajinder Singh Tiwana secured a resounding victory in Ward 47, Malad West, with a massive margin of 13,858 votes.
During the campaign for Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, BJP leader K. Annamalai actively campaigned in several areas including those with Tamil population. He had described Mumbai as an “international city” while campaigning. The remark sparked criticism from Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, who reportedly mocked Annamalai with a “rasmalai” jibe.
Tiwana, who serves as the President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha’s Mumbai unit, emerged victorious.
As a counter to Rasmalai jibe, the BJP has doubled down by sharing pictures of the sweet, along with memes and videos mocking Raj Thackeray for his comment.
His win is part of BJP’s strong showing in the Malad West area, where the party also secured victories in nearby wards, including Ward 35 (Yogesh Varma) where Annamalai campaigned. The broader BMC elections saw the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance (including Shiv Sena under Eknath Shinde) perform robustly across Mumbai’s 227 wards
No disputes, recounts, or formal challenges to Tiwana’s victory in Ward 47 have been reported as of January 17, 2026.
The BMC elections occurred on January 15, 2026, with results declared on January 16, covering 227 wards. BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats, securing a simple majority alongside its ally Shiv Sena (29 seats), totaling 118 seats for the Maha Yuti alliance.
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