New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- Mumbai is set to get a woman mayor from the general category after the Maharashtra Urban Development Department conducted a draw of lots on Thursday.

The lottery, a pre-condition for picking a Mayor for Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), determines the category for which the mayor's post will be reserved, such as general, women, SC, ST, and OBC categories.

Now that the category is announced, eligible candidates (all women) will file their nominations for the Mayoral post.

The mayor of Mumbai is elected from among the corporators of the ruling party or alliance. The Mayor elected for a term of two and a half years. Traditionally, the largest party in the BMC decides the mayoral candidate from among its elect...