Overview
- Sahar Shaikh submitted a written apology for her victory-speech remark, which police showed to complainant Kirit Somaiya, who said he accepted it.
- Mumbra police issued a preventive notice under BNSS Section 168 and gave Shaikh a written warning, with a review of video and transcripts continuing.
- The controversy followed a viral clip in which Shaikh said Mumbra should be "painted green" and predicted AIMIM dominance within five years.
- Shaikh later said her comment referred only to AIMIM’s flag color and stated she did not intend any communal message.
- Senior leaders publicly criticized the remark, including Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, as AIMIM’s recent gains in Thane formed the backdrop.