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Colaba Election Controversy: JDS takes a sudden U-turn, Narvekar alleges 'fake narrative'
Mumbai, January 5, 2026: The controversy surrounding the nomination process for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections in the Colaba constituency (wards 225, 226, and 227) has stirred up the political atmosphere. The Janata Dal (Secular) party, which had accused Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar of misusing his constitutional position to create obstacles, has suddenly taken a U-turn. After initially filing a complaint with the Municipal Deputy Commissioner, they have now written a letter to the State Election Commissioner explaining that the complaint was withdrawn due to a "misunderstanding." The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), however, has not remained silent and is maintaining its accusation that the nomination papers were deliberately rejected.
On December 30, the last day for filing nomination papers, the JDS and AAP candidates were present at the election office by noon. They even had token numbers. However, after 5 PM, the Returning Officer, Krishna Jadhav, refused to accept the applications, stating that "the time was up." Following this, a complaint was filed against Narvekar and Jadhav. The complaint alleged that Narvekar had misused his position to orchestrate this "unprecedented chaos."
In these developments, the JDS took a dramatic turn. The party wrote a letter to the State Election Commissioner stating that "there is no complaint, only a misunderstanding." Reacting to this, Rahul Narvekar gave a scathing reply. "The Janata Dal had filed a complaint because they were unable to fill out the application form. Later, they withdrew the complaint, citing that they had been given incorrect information. They had fielded candidates in three out of the four wards. Despite knowing that the nomination papers had been filed, they filed a complaint and then withdrew it. This is an attempt to create a fake narrative. We shouldn't get involved in this now. People have filled out their forms according to the rules. Accordingly, people will contest the elections, and everyone should contest the elections properly, following the rules and the constitution, and let's leave the decision to the people," said Narvekar.
When journalists asked if he had withdrawn the complaint, Narvekar said, "Those who want to file a complaint can do so, but there is no substance to it. Therefore, the Election Commission should take appropriate action." This matter is now likely to reach the Election Commission's court, while BJP leader Narvekar has warned the opposition by emphasizing the issue of 'following the rules'.
In this election, this controversial case in the Mumbai constituency is exposing the internal conflicts among political parties. The JDS's U-turn is being debated in political circles as to whether it was a 'strategic decision' or a 'step taken under pressure'. Everyone is watching to see how this case unfolds in the future.
Mumbai, January 5, 2026: The controversy surrounding the nomination process for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections in the Colaba constituency (wards 225, 226, and 227) has stirred up the political atmosphere. The Janata Dal (Secular) party, which had accused Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar of misusing his constitutional position to create obstacles, has suddenly taken a U-turn. After initially filing a complaint with the Municipal Deputy Commissioner, they have now written a letter to the State Election Commissioner explaining that the complaint was withdrawn due to a "misunderstanding." The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), however, has not remained silent and is maintaining its accusation that the nomination papers were deliberately rejected.
On December 30, the last day for filing nomination papers, the JDS and AAP candidates were present at the election office by noon. They even had token numbers. However, after 5 PM, the Returning Officer, Krishna Jadhav, refused to accept the applications, stating that "the time was up." Following this, a complaint was filed against Narvekar and Jadhav. The complaint alleged that Narvekar had misused his position to orchestrate this "unprecedented chaos."
In these developments, the JDS took a dramatic turn. The party wrote a letter to the State Election Commissioner stating that "there is no complaint, only a misunderstanding." Reacting to this, Rahul Narvekar gave a scathing reply. "The Janata Dal had filed a complaint because they were unable to fill out the application form. Later, they withdrew the complaint, citing that they had been given incorrect information. They had fielded candidates in three out of the four wards. Despite knowing that the nomination papers had been filed, they filed a complaint and then withdrew it. This is an attempt to create a fake narrative. We shouldn't get involved in this now. People have filled out their forms according to the rules. Accordingly, people will contest the elections, and everyone should contest the elections properly, following the rules and the constitution, and let's leave the decision to the people," said Narvekar.
When journalists asked if he had withdrawn the complaint, Narvekar said, "Those who want to file a complaint can do so, but there is no substance to it. Therefore, the Election Commission should take appropriate action." This matter is now likely to reach the Election Commission's court, while BJP leader Narvekar has warned the opposition by emphasizing the issue of 'following the rules'.
In this election, this controversial case in the Mumbai constituency is exposing the internal conflicts among political parties. The JDS's U-turn is being debated in political circles as to whether it was a 'strategic decision' or a 'step taken under pressure'. Everyone is watching to see how this case unfolds in the future.
On December 30, the last day for filing nomination papers, the JDS and AAP candidates were present at the election office by noon. They even had token numbers. However, after 5 PM, the Returning Officer, Krishna Jadhav, refused to accept the applications, stating that "the time was up." Following this, a complaint was filed against Narvekar and Jadhav. The complaint alleged that Narvekar had misused his position to orchestrate this "unprecedented chaos."
In these developments, the JDS took a dramatic turn. The party wrote a letter to the State Election Commissioner stating that "there is no complaint, only a misunderstanding." Reacting to this, Rahul Narvekar gave a scathing reply. "The Janata Dal had filed a complaint because they were unable to fill out the application form. Later, they withdrew the complaint, citing that they had been given incorrect information. They had fielded candidates in three out of the four wards. Despite knowing that the nomination papers had been filed, they filed a complaint and then withdrew it. This is an attempt to create a fake narrative. We shouldn't get involved in this now. People have filled out their forms according to the rules. Accordingly, people will contest the elections, and everyone should contest the elections properly, following the rules and the constitution, and let's leave the decision to the people," said Narvekar.
When journalists asked if he had withdrawn the complaint, Narvekar said, "Those who want to file a complaint can do so, but there is no substance to it. Therefore, the Election Commission should take appropriate action." This matter is now likely to reach the Election Commission's court, while BJP leader Narvekar has warned the opposition by emphasizing the issue of 'following the rules'.
In this election, this controversial case in the Mumbai constituency is exposing the internal conflicts among political parties. The JDS's U-turn is being debated in political circles as to whether it was a 'strategic decision' or a 'step taken under pressure'. Everyone is watching to see how this case unfolds in the future.
