BMC chief admits mistake in deploying court staff for poll duty; gets High Court rap
Admitting it was a “mistake” to overstep his jurisdiction, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Monday (January 5, 2026) informed Bombay High Court that he withdrew directives that had asked subordinate court staff to report for election duty. This decision followed a strong reprimand from the court, which questioned the legal basis for…