Bombay Catholic Sabha's Workshop Offered Tips to Citizens Keen to Contest in Civic Elections

An urgent need to revive citizen activism, increase the participation of youth in civic affairs, and the importance of civic engagement from citizens were issues that topped the agenda of a workshop ahead of the upcoming civic elections in Mumbai on Friday.

- Linah Baliga

MUMBAI:

The workshop, which aimed to encourage citizen engagement in public life, provided insights into the working of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and offered valuable tips for citizens interested in standing for election in the upcoming polls.

It was held at Seva Kendra Hall, Our Lady of Salvation Church, Dadar West, and organised by Dolphy D'Souza, president of the Bombay Catholic Sabha, and Norbert Mendonca, vice-president of the organisation's socio-civic and political forum.

"The BMC is one of the wealthiest corporations in the country. The purpose of this program is to help people understand the BMC, its role and functions, its various departments, and why it is crucial to elect the right representatives to the corporation," said D'Souza.

George Abraham, a former corporator elected in 1992, 1997 and 2002 from Kalina, shared valuable insights for activists and aspiring corporators. He said the BMC had an allocation exceeding ₹59,000 crore in 2024-2025.