Mumbai, Jan 17: The AIMIM swung a surprise with a sweeping win in the Govandi-Mankhurd area of Mumbai in the BMC elections. Among the eight newly elected corporators from the Muslim-dominated wards is Vijay Ubale, who became the first Hindu candidate from AIMIM to win.
First Hindu AIMIM corporator
Fondly called ‘Vijay Sir’, AIMIM workers said they were confident of his victory as he is popular among students and parents and is known for his groundwork and people connect.
He won from Ward No. 140 (Deonar-Govandi), which also had the second-highest number of candidates across Mumbai. The ward saw 16 candidates in the fray, with tough competition from the Samajwadi Party, NCP and Shinde Sena candidates.
Local connect cited as key factor
Ubale teaches mathematics in private coaching classes and joined the AIMIM during the 2024 state Assembly elections. “It is not important which religion Vijay Sir belongs to. He is inspired by barrister Asaduddin Owaisi, his knowledge and practice of the Indian Constitution. Ward 140 is divided into two Assembly constituencies — one led by the Samajwadi Party’s Abu Azmi and another by the NCP’s Sana Malik. The voters were upset with both parties and wanted a third option — someone who understands their local issues. Thus, Vijay Sir has won,” said Ateeque Khan, an AIMIM local leader who is also a teacher.
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Call for social transformation
Advocate Faiyaz Shaikh, an activist and president of the Govandi New Sangam Welfare Society, said, “The victory of AIMIM has emerged as a major centre for revolutionary politics. Govandi-Mankhurd remains one of the areas with the lowest Human Development Index, suffering from long-term neglect and a lack of sustainable development. Despite being part of the BMC M-East Ward, the residents — particularly minorities — have consistently demanded better civic facilities and an improved quality of life at the ward level. This movement represents not just a political shift, but a collective demand for social transformation.”
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