Mehta expresses optimism Sena-BJP alliance will retain power

Mumbai, Jan 21 (UNI) The Mumbai unit chief of BJP, Prakash Mehta today expressed optimism that the ruling Shiv-Sena-BJP alliance would retain power in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

''The efforts of my supporters will pay off'', he told a gathering outside his Ghatkopar residence.

Mehta's hard work for the party for the last 26 years was acknowledged by other senior party members at the gathering.

Following increasing workload due to the upcoming elections, his diabetes and blood pressure had shot up, he said scotching rumours about his resignation from the party post on health grounds.

UNI