A remark by Maharashtra BJP vice-president Kripa Shankar Singh suggesting a North Indian mayor in Mumbai has reignited the Marathi versus non-Marathi political debate. Singh's statement, made during the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election campaign, drew sharp criticism from Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, who accused the BJP of promoting migrant dominance. Singh later clarified, stating his words were twisted and the BJP's focus is on the Mahayuti alliance's victory.