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Politics heats up ahead of BMC elections; Posters of 'Bulldozer Baba' and 'Devabhau' put up in Mumbai
Mumbai, October 14, 2025 - The political atmosphere has heated up in the run-up to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. In the backdrop of the 'I Love Muhammad' controversy, posters showing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as 'Bulldozer Baba' and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as 'Devabhau' have been put up in Mumbai's Andheri area. These posters have been put up by BJP workers, which shows an attempt to create an image of religious issues and a strict government in the election strategy. The Supreme Court's order to hold local body elections in Maharashtra by January 31, 2026 has intensified activities from both the Mahayuti and Mahavikas Aghadi sides.
The slogans 'I Love Bulldozer Baba' and 'I Love Devabhau' are written on these posters. Yogi Adityanath's poster depicts him as 'Bulldozer Baba', highlighting his image of maintaining law and order by taking strict action against the mafia. Devendra Fadnavis' poster portrays the image of development and strong leadership, along with a bulldozer as a symbol of strong governance. These posters have been put up in the context of the 'I Love Muhammad' controversy, indicating that the BJP's election policy will use religious polarization and tough governance issues. As Mumbai is the financial capital of Maharashtra, the BMC elections are always politically important. This time, a joint fight between the Mahayuti, that is, the BJP, the Eknath Shinde faction's Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar faction's Nationalist Congress Party is expected. On the other hand, there is no consensus on the alliance in the Mahavikas Aghadi yet. The Uddhav Thackeray faction's Shiv Sena may join hands with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), while the Congress may fight with the Sharad Pawar faction's NCP or independently. The question of Raj Thackeray joining the Mahavikas Aghadi has become the most discussed topic. Against this backdrop, political analysts say that putting up such posters in important constituencies like Andheri is the strategy of the Mahayuti.
These posters have further heated up the political atmosphere in Mumbai. A BJP leader said, "This pair of Yogi Adityanath and Devendra Fadnavis is a symbol of development and security for Mumbaikars. The bulldozer is not just a machine, but our commitment against corruption and crime." On the other hand, this is being criticized by the opposition parties. A spokesperson for Shiv Sena (Uddhav) said, "These posters are an attempt to exploit religious sentiments. Mumbaikars need development, not controversy." The Congress has also called it a "political game".
Preparations for the BMC elections have now begun in full swing, and work is underway to finalize the list of candidates by various parties. There are 227 wards in Mumbai, and the Mahayuti is likely to continue its dominance in most of these wards, but the Mahavikas Aghadi is also going to put up a strong fight. As per the order of the Supreme Court, the election process will begin soon, which will further increase political activities in Mumbai. Due to these posters, the concept of 'bulldozer' has now come into the spotlight in Mumbai politics as well, and it will be interesting to see whether it will become a part of the election campaign or not.
For Mumbaikars, BMC is not just a municipal corporation, but the axis of the city's development. This election is important for basic amenities like roads, water supply, waste management. However, as political parties are emphasizing on religious and personal images, there is a possibility of confusion among the voters. According to experts, the voting percentage may remain low in this election, as the issues are not clear.
These developments may bring a new turn in Maharashtra politics. Yogi Adityanath's 'bulldozer' image will not be limited to Uttar Pradesh, but will now have an impact in Maharashtra as well. Whether this campaign will be beneficial for the grand alliance led by Devendra Fadnavis or not, will be decided by the election results. At least for now, politics has taken a new shape due to these posters put up on the roads of Mumbai.
Mumbai, October 14, 2025 - The political atmosphere has heated up in the run-up to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. In the backdrop of the 'I Love Muhammad' controversy, posters showing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as 'Bulldozer Baba' and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as 'Devabhau' have been put up in Mumbai's Andheri area. These posters have been put up by BJP workers, which shows an attempt to create an image of religious issues and a strict government in the election strategy. The Supreme Court's order to hold local body elections in Maharashtra by January 31, 2026 has intensified activities from both the Mahayuti and Mahavikas Aghadi sides.
The slogans 'I Love Bulldozer Baba' and 'I Love Devabhau' are written on these posters. Yogi Adityanath's poster depicts him as 'Bulldozer Baba', highlighting his image of maintaining law and order by taking strict action against the mafia. Devendra Fadnavis' poster portrays the image of development and strong leadership, along with a bulldozer as a symbol of strong governance. These posters have been put up in the context of the 'I Love Muhammad' controversy, indicating that the BJP's election policy will use religious polarization and tough governance issues. As Mumbai is the financial capital of Maharashtra, the BMC elections are always politically important. This time, a joint fight between the Mahayuti, that is, the BJP, the Eknath Shinde faction's Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar faction's Nationalist Congress Party is expected. On the other hand, there is no consensus on the alliance in the Mahavikas Aghadi yet. The Uddhav Thackeray faction's Shiv Sena may join hands with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), while the Congress may fight with the Sharad Pawar faction's NCP or independently. The question of Raj Thackeray joining the Mahavikas Aghadi has become the most discussed topic. Against this backdrop, political analysts say that putting up such posters in important constituencies like Andheri is the strategy of the Mahayuti.
These posters have further heated up the political atmosphere in Mumbai. A BJP leader said, "This pair of Yogi Adityanath and Devendra Fadnavis is a symbol of development and security for Mumbaikars. The bulldozer is not just a machine, but our commitment against corruption and crime." On the other hand, this is being criticized by the opposition parties. A spokesperson for Shiv Sena (Uddhav) said, "These posters are an attempt to exploit religious sentiments. Mumbaikars need development, not controversy." The Congress has also called it a "political game".
Preparations for the BMC elections have now begun in full swing, and work is underway to finalize the list of candidates by various parties. There are 227 wards in Mumbai, and the Mahayuti is likely to continue its dominance in most of these wards, but the Mahavikas Aghadi is also going to put up a strong fight. As per the order of the Supreme Court, the election process will begin soon, which will further increase political activities in Mumbai. Due to these posters, the concept of 'bulldozer' has now come into the spotlight in Mumbai politics as well, and it will be interesting to see whether it will become a part of the election campaign or not.
For Mumbaikars, BMC is not just a municipal corporation, but the axis of the city's development. This election is important for basic amenities like roads, water supply, waste management. However, as political parties are emphasizing on religious and personal images, there is a possibility of confusion among the voters. According to experts, the voting percentage may remain low in this election, as the issues are not clear.
These developments may bring a new turn in Maharashtra politics. Yogi Adityanath's 'bulldozer' image will not be limited to Uttar Pradesh, but will now have an impact in Maharashtra as well. Whether this campaign will be beneficial for the grand alliance led by Devendra Fadnavis or not, will be decided by the election results. At least for now, politics has taken a new shape due to these posters put up on the roads of Mumbai.
The slogans 'I Love Bulldozer Baba' and 'I Love Devabhau' are written on these posters. Yogi Adityanath's poster depicts him as 'Bulldozer Baba', highlighting his image of maintaining law and order by taking strict action against the mafia. Devendra Fadnavis' poster portrays the image of development and strong leadership, along with a bulldozer as a symbol of strong governance. These posters have been put up in the context of the 'I Love Muhammad' controversy, indicating that the BJP's election policy will use religious polarization and tough governance issues. As Mumbai is the financial capital of Maharashtra, the BMC elections are always politically important. This time, a joint fight between the Mahayuti, that is, the BJP, the Eknath Shinde faction's Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar faction's Nationalist Congress Party is expected. On the other hand, there is no consensus on the alliance in the Mahavikas Aghadi yet. The Uddhav Thackeray faction's Shiv Sena may join hands with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), while the Congress may fight with the Sharad Pawar faction's NCP or independently. The question of Raj Thackeray joining the Mahavikas Aghadi has become the most discussed topic. Against this backdrop, political analysts say that putting up such posters in important constituencies like Andheri is the strategy of the Mahayuti.
These posters have further heated up the political atmosphere in Mumbai. A BJP leader said, "This pair of Yogi Adityanath and Devendra Fadnavis is a symbol of development and security for Mumbaikars. The bulldozer is not just a machine, but our commitment against corruption and crime." On the other hand, this is being criticized by the opposition parties. A spokesperson for Shiv Sena (Uddhav) said, "These posters are an attempt to exploit religious sentiments. Mumbaikars need development, not controversy." The Congress has also called it a "political game".
Preparations for the BMC elections have now begun in full swing, and work is underway to finalize the list of candidates by various parties. There are 227 wards in Mumbai, and the Mahayuti is likely to continue its dominance in most of these wards, but the Mahavikas Aghadi is also going to put up a strong fight. As per the order of the Supreme Court, the election process will begin soon, which will further increase political activities in Mumbai. Due to these posters, the concept of 'bulldozer' has now come into the spotlight in Mumbai politics as well, and it will be interesting to see whether it will become a part of the election campaign or not.
For Mumbaikars, BMC is not just a municipal corporation, but the axis of the city's development. This election is important for basic amenities like roads, water supply, waste management. However, as political parties are emphasizing on religious and personal images, there is a possibility of confusion among the voters. According to experts, the voting percentage may remain low in this election, as the issues are not clear.
These developments may bring a new turn in Maharashtra politics. Yogi Adityanath's 'bulldozer' image will not be limited to Uttar Pradesh, but will now have an impact in Maharashtra as well. Whether this campaign will be beneficial for the grand alliance led by Devendra Fadnavis or not, will be decided by the election results. At least for now, politics has taken a new shape due to these posters put up on the roads of Mumbai.
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