A former Shiv Sainik who retained the aggressive mannerisms of his parent party, Rane was expected to give an edge to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election, due early 2022. The BMC, the richest civic body in Asia with a budget of around Rs 39,000 crore, is under the Shiv Sena’s control for several years (1985-1992 and 1997-until now). The Sena’s power in the BMC helps it nurture a “reward economy” culture for its cadre.
Taking on Thackerays: Rane's 'slap' remark may galvanise Sena workers
With Rane, BJP looks to expand its footprint in Mumbai and Konkan. But a perceived self-goal by him may have galvanised the restive Sena cadre and voters to coalesce around their party
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Union minister Narayan Rane recently sparked controversy by saying he wanted to “slap” Uddhav Thackeray
A former Shiv Sainik who retained the aggressive mannerisms of his parent party, Rane was expected to give an edge to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election, due early 2022. The BMC, the richest civic body in Asia with a budget of around Rs 39,000 crore, is under the Shiv Sena’s control for several years (1985-1992 and 1997-until now). The Sena’s power in the BMC helps it nurture a “reward economy” culture for its cadre.
First Published: Aug 30 2021 | 06:02 AM IST
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