
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
Hon’ble Chief Minister, Maharashtra

Aaditya Thackeray
MLA, Shiv Sena (UBT)

Nitesh Rane
Minister of Fisheries & Ports, Govt. of Maharashtra

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

Mohit Suri
Indian Film Director

Meghna Pant
Author

Ashoke Pandit
Film Director & Activist

Priyam Gandhi Mody
Author & Activist
AGENDA
PRIDE & PROGRESS. IS MUMBAI’S FUTURE REGIONAL?:
Aaditya ThackerayMLA, Shiv Sena (UBT)BALLOT, BMC & THE BATTLE FOR MUMBAI:
Devendra FadnavisHon’ble Chief Minister, MaharashtraLOVE, LOSS AND LEGACY WITH MOHIT SURI:
Mohit SuriIndian Film Director
THE MILLENNIAL MINISTERS :
Nitesh Rane Minister of Fisheries & Ports, Govt. of Maharashtra Yogesh Kadam Minister of State, Home(Urban), Govt. of MaharashtraMumbai Vision - 2047:
Meghna Pant Author Ashoke Pandit Film Director & Activist Priyam Gandhi Mody Author & Activist
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