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IN PHOTOS: MNS, Shinde-led Sena supporters join Mihir Kotecha`s roadshow

Updated On: 22 August, 2025 12:27 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena supporters were among BJP party workers to join the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Mihir Kotecha`s roadshow in Mumbai on Thursday. Pics/Sameer Abedi

The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena supporters were among BJP party workers to join the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Mihir Kotecha`s roadshow in Mumbai on Thursday. Pics/Sameer Abedi

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The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena supporters were among BJP party workers to join the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Mihir Kotecha`s roadshow in Mumbai on Thursday. Pics/Sameer Abedi

BJP`s Mumbai North East candidate Mihir Kotecha, a businessman by profession, started his political career around 34 years ago

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BJP`s Mumbai North East candidate Mihir Kotecha, a businessman by profession, started his political career around 34 years ago

He currently also the treasurer of the BJP’s Maharashtra state unit

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He currently also the treasurer of the BJP’s Maharashtra state unit

Mihir Kotecha had earlier in an interaction with the press stressed the necessity of increasing tourism in the city

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Mihir Kotecha had earlier in an interaction with the press stressed the necessity of increasing tourism in the city

He had advocated creating a bird park in Mulund, as well as installing cable cars and an observatory deck over the hills to boost local tourism

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He had advocated creating a bird park in Mulund, as well as installing cable cars and an observatory deck over the hills to boost local tourism

Kotecha had also promised to handle the drug problem in places like Mankhurd and lobbied for slum restoration initiatives

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Kotecha had also promised to handle the drug problem in places like Mankhurd and lobbied for slum restoration initiatives

Speaking at an event, Kotecha had said, "I have plans for cable cars and an observatory deck over the hills of Mulund from where the beautiful Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Tulsi Lake can be viewed"

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Speaking at an event, Kotecha had said, "I have plans for cable cars and an observatory deck over the hills of Mulund from where the beautiful Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Tulsi Lake can be viewed"

"Local tourism can be boosted by highlighting the importance of these green lungs of the city," he had said

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"Local tourism can be boosted by highlighting the importance of these green lungs of the city," he had said

"Local people have been affected by criminal activities and want the area to be free of drugs and crimes." He added, "There is a need to make Mumbai slum-free. Slum dwellers are the main labour force driving Mumbai. Banks don`t fund slum rehabilitation projects. Big builders don`t want to work in slum pockets. Big hurdles are red tape and (lack of ) finance," Mihir Kotecha had said

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"Local people have been affected by criminal activities and want the area to be free of drugs and crimes." He added, "There is a need to make Mumbai slum-free. Slum dwellers are the main labour force driving Mumbai. Banks don`t fund slum rehabilitation projects. Big builders don`t want to work in slum pockets. Big hurdles are red tape and (lack of ) finance," Mihir Kotecha had said

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