NYC mayor is boss, Mumbai's a figurehead: Can BMC chief ever really run city? Zohran Mamdani’s historic win sparks debate

Mumbai's governance struggles with a fragmented public agency system, prompting a debate on empowering its mayor. Unlike New York City's powerful executive mayor, Mumbai's mayor is largely ceremonial, leading to calls for reform to improve coordination, accountability, and service delivery for its over 12 million residents.

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