Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance will identify and deport "Bangladeshi infiltrators" from Mumbai to enhance city safety. He also affirmed that Mumbai's next mayor will be a Marathi and Hindu individual. These statements were made during a rally for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, where Fadnavis also promised housing for all Mumbaikars and highlighted infrastructure development, including the Metro project and an environmental budget.