The election campaign for Ward Number 185 in Dharavi is progressing, marked by a multi-party contest among prominent candidates. The primary contenders include Ravi Raja of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Kamlesh Chitroda representing the Indian National Congress, and T.M. Jagdish, the sitting corporator from Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray).
Ravi Raja, who transitioned to the BJP in 2024 after previously winning elections on a Congress ticket, launched his campaign by engaging with residents in Dharavi’s Transit camp area. His public outreach involved interactions with party supporters and vehicle parades. Raja has outlined key priorities, including commitments to repair public sanitation facilities and ensure their accessibility. He also highlighted the preservation of Kumbharwada, the historic potters' colony, as a focus area and articulated a vision for significant development in Dharavi over the next ten years.
The BJP is actively campaigning to strengthen its position in this ward, which has historically seen varied electoral outcomes. In 2017, Shiv Sena (UBT)'s T.M. Jagdish won the ward, while the broader Dharavi Assembly constituency is currently represented by a Congress MLA.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/campaign-trail-dharavi-kumbharwada-ravi-raja-10466489/