Mumbai, Do Read This SWOT Analysis Before You Step out to Vote!

Although there are several parties in the fray, here are the 4 important parties that are likely to dominate Mumbai

1. Shiv Sena

• Strengths:

Network of over 200 shakhas have reached out to voters in the most effective and direct way. Uddhav Thackeray has successfully handled and won 3 BMC elections in a row.

• Weaknesses:

Anti-incumbency of 20 years. Little presence in non-Marathi areas, which have around half of the total 227 wards. No spectacular work to showcase. Corruption allegations.

• Opportunities:

Polarisation of Marathi Hindu votes can work in its favour. If it wins or emerges as the single largest party in BMC polls, it will boost party’s morale and get better bargaining power vis-à-vis BJP.

• Threats:

BJP is trying hard to get a share of Marathi votes. All parties have targeted Shiv Sena on issues of potholes, roads and corruption. If Sena loses control of the richest municipal body, it will be cash strapped, say observers. Some party leaders may question Uddhav’s leadership and desert him.