In Govandi's Ward 138, Samajwadi Party candidate Irfan Khan withdrew his nomination for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, scheduled for January 15. Khan announced his support for Congress candidate Sufiyan Vanu, citing the larger interest of local residents and Vanu's qualifications. Khan described Vanu as educated, experienced, and capable, while Vanu expressed gratitude for the endorsement, pledging dedicated public service.