
Former Mumbai Mayor Vishakha Raut Disqualified from Public Office for Six Years
Sena party corporator and former mayor Vishakha Raut has been barred from holding public office for six years following legal proceedings.
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Sena party corporator and former mayor Vishakha Raut has been barred from holding public office for six years following legal proceedings.

A bomb alert was reported at the office of BMC Mayor Ritu Tawde, accompanied by a warning from the sender about a potential attack on Independence Day.

The Mayor of Mumbai has accused a BMC Leader of Opposition of unauthorized entry into her office and photographing official documents, sparking a controversy.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has called for a thorough investigation into the suspicious fall of a BMC staffer into an open drain during her inspection of a flooded market, questioning the circumstances of the incident.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has advocated for a ban on stand-up comedy shows following recent controversies involving offensive content. The mayor's statement comes after public outrage over jokes related to cadavers and biryani.

Mumbai's Mayor Ritu Tawde, Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi, and Leader of the House Ganesh Khankar had unauthorized red-and-blue beacons removed from their official vehicles following a controversy over their use.

The Mumbai Mayor has written to the Gujarat administration, requesting Asiatic lions for the Byculla Zoo after a 12-year wait.

Authorities registered an FIR after a viral video misleadingly portrayed a local teacher as the husband of Mumbai's mayor, including false personal and professional details.
The Mumbai Mayor has rejected the civic body's report regarding a tree collapse in Chembur that killed an 11-year-old boy. The boy's parents are now seeking a new purpose after the tragedy.

Two students in Navi Mumbai received an electric shock from a live wire on the road but are reported to be out of danger. The Navi Mumbai mayor is investigating responsibility for the incident.

A Mumbai civic body official fell into an open manhole during an inspection of flooding by the city's mayor. The incident, captured on video, highlighted the dangers of infrastructure issues during heavy rains.

The Mumbai Mayor has requested the Maharashtra government to establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to effectively tackle the issue of fake birth certificates.

A Mumbai sessions court has rejected Mayor Ritu Tawde's discharge plea in a 2016 case concerning the alleged assault of school teachers, citing sufficient evidence to proceed with charges. The conflict reportedly erupted over the sudden transfer of a teacher battling cancer.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde's official vehicle and escort car had their red and blue flashing lights removed by the BMC following a social media controversy and an objection from an RTI activist.

A local photographer has come forward after a misleading YouTube video falsely alleged he was married to Mumbai's mayor, sparking public clarification efforts.

The Mumbai Mayor has rejected the BMC's clean chit in the Chembur tree death case, stating that 7 lakh rupees would not bring justice.

Mumbai's mayor stated she was informed that roadside trees had been trimmed, following a bus mishap where an 11-year-old boy, Vihan Srivastava, succumbed to injuries. Four other injured individuals are now stable.
During Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde's inspection of waterlogged Gandhi Market, a civic staffer fell into a channel but was quickly rescued, leading to political criticism regarding inaction and corruption.

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has directed civic body officials to prepare a final project report for the city's clock tower within 15 days.

A controversy surrounding the Mumbai Mayor's use of a 'lal batti' (red beacon light) has brought attention to the rules and regulations governing the use of such lights on vehicles in India.
Deepika Padukone's social media post about Mumbai's poor air quality prompted a response from Mayor Ritu Tawde, who acknowledged rising AQI levels and outlined measures being implemented, including dust control at construction sites.