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Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam has reignited a debate after defending his controversial remarks following the historic victory of Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin Muslim leader, in the New York City mayoral race.

Satam, who had previously said that Mumbai would not tolerate the “imposition" of a Khan, reiterated that the city must be protected from being divided along religious or communal lines.

“Mumbai will not be painted on the basis of religion or colour, just like what’s happening in some international cities of the world. Mumbai’s identity lies in its diversity, hard work, and unity — not in political posturing or religious divisions," news agency PTI quoted him as saying.

His earlier comments had drawn sharp criticism from Shiv Sena (Uddhav faction), which

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