India, Aug. 25 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday named three-term lawmaker Ameet Satam, 49, as its new Mumbai unit chief ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election expected to be held in December or January.

Satam called the safety and security of Mumbaikars their top priority. "While Mumbai continues to develop, our focus will be on ensuring the well-being and protection of its citizens." He added he will also be focused on infrastructure, mobility, and housing. "The safety and security of Mumbaikars will be given equal importance." Satam said they will work for the BJP-led coalition's victory in the Mumbai civic polls.

A former Mumbai corporator, Satam, was first elected to the assembly from Andheri Wes...