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Business To Business, Mumbai, 11th July, 2026: Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Saturday defended her recent visit to the Worli promenade and the Mumbai Coastal Road during rough sea conditions, saying her purpose was to ensure public safety rather than seek publicity.
Speaking during the general body meeting of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Tawde responded to criticism over her visit and the video she later shared on social media.
"As the mayor of Mumbai and a servant of Mumbai, I went there for my fellow Mumbaikars. I did not go there to be a reel star. Mumbaikars will decide whether I am a reel star or a real star," she said.
The mayor maintained that her visit was part of her responsibility to assess the situation on the ground and ensure the safety of residents amid rough weather and high sea conditions. Her remarks came after the visit drew attention and criticism from some quarters over its perceived publicity value.