Mumbai, Feb. 11 -- Ritu Tawde has been elected Mayor of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday in an uncontested election. Sanjay Ghadi elected as Deputy Mayor unopposed.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis welcomed Ritu Tawde's election as mayor and said that the state would work with the BMC to fulfill promises to Mumbai.

"Ritu Tawade unanimously elected Mayor, Sanjay Ghadhi Deputy Mayor. Congrats to both. MahaYuti will fulfil promises. Both are experienced, and people will benefit. We will work together, give direction to BMC, and boost Mumbai. BMC is a vital part of democracy. Trying to fulfil dreams during Balasaheb Thackeray's 100th birth anniversary year," he said

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shin...