BALLOT, BMC AND THE BATTLE FOR MUMBAI

13ᵗʰ August 2025 | 4:00 PM

OVERVIEW

The CNN-News18 Town Hall returns to Mumbai with its trademark sharp focus on the city’s civic pulse. With BMC elections on the horizon, this special edition spotlights the leaders, changemakers and cultural voices shaping Mumbai’s future. From political heavyweights to youth icons, the event promises powerful conversations at the intersection of governance, identity and aspiration.

SPEAKERS

Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis

Hon’ble Chief Minister, Maharashtra

Aaditya Thackeray

Aaditya Thackeray

MLA, Shiv Sena (UBT)

Nitesh Rane

Nitesh Rane

Minister of Fisheries & Ports, Govt. of Maharashtra

Yogesh Kadam

Yogesh Kadam

Minister of State, Home(Urban), Govt. of Maharashtra

Mohit Suri

Mohit Suri

Indian Film Director

Meghna Pant

Meghna Pant

Author

Ashoke Pandit

Ashoke Pandit

Film Director & Activist

Priyam Gandhi Mody

Priyam Gandhi Mody

Author & Activist

AGENDA

  • PRIDE & PROGRESS. IS MUMBAI’S FUTURE REGIONAL?:

    Aaditya Thackeray
    MLA, Shiv Sena (UBT)
  • BALLOT, BMC & THE BATTLE FOR MUMBAI:

    Devendra Fadnavis
    Hon’ble Chief Minister, Maharashtra
  • LOVE, LOSS AND LEGACY WITH MOHIT SURI:

    Mohit Suri
    Indian Film Director
  • THE MILLENNIAL MINISTERS :

    Nitesh Rane
    Minister of Fisheries & Ports, Govt. of Maharashtra
    Yogesh Kadam
    Minister of State, Home(Urban), Govt. of Maharashtra
  • Mumbai Vision - 2047:

    Meghna Pant
    Author
    Ashoke Pandit
    Film Director & Activist
    Priyam Gandhi Mody
    Author & Activist

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