India, Sept. 10 -- The legal challenges facing Mumbais elected corporators are continuing even after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results, with defeated candidates challenging the victories of 79 corporators on various grounds.

According to information provided by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation to RTI activist Anil Galgali, a total of 79 election petitions have been filed challenging the election of corporators.

The issue has gained renewed attention following the recent annulment of former Mumbai Mayor Vishakha Rautas election as a corporator. The development highlights that winning an election may not necessarily be the final step, as the legality of election-related documents, information submitted in affi...