BJP leader and former MP Kirit Somaiya has raised concerns over what he described as changing demographic patterns in Mumbai, warning of the possibility of the city becoming a “Muslim Mumbai”. He has urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to constitute a special committee to study the city’s demographic trends.

In a post on social media platform X, Somaiya shared figures on Hindu and Muslim births in Mumbai, claiming that the birth ratio between the two communities stood at 3:2. Citing these figures, he expressed concern over a possible shift in the city’s population composition.

“Conspiracy for ‘Muslim Mumbai’. Birth Ratio in Mumbai is 3:2. 3 Hindu Children against 2 Muslim Children,” the former BJP MP wrote on X.

SOMAIYA SHARES 2025 BIRTH FIGURES

According to the figures shared by Somaiya, Mumbai recorded the birth of 70,380 Hindu children and 48,554 Muslim children in 2025.

He also shared cumulative figures for the past five years, claiming that 3,36,625 Hindu children and 2,20,754 Muslim children were born in the city during this period.

Based on these figures, Somaiya claimed that the ratio of Hindu to Muslim births was 3:2.

It is to be noted that these figures and claims are based on Somaiya’s social media post and have not been independently verified by India Today.

SOMAIYA SEEKS DEMOGRAPHIC COMMITTEE

Somaiya has urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to constitute a dedicated demographic committee to examine changes in Mumbai’s population structure.

“I requested Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to set up a Demographic Committee to save Mumbai from becoming Muslim Mumbai,” Somaiya wrote.

Neither the Chief Minister nor the BJP has officially issued a statement on Somaiya’s claims.

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