Former deputy mayor and Khar corporator Alka Kerkar passes away

Mumbai: Former deputy mayor and Khar corporator of Ward No. 98, Alka Kerkar, passed away on Saturday after a brief illness. She had recently been elected as a corporator in Jan 2026 for the third time in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections.Offering condolences to Kerkar, Bandra (W) MLA Ashish Shelar said, "Deeply saddened by the passing of former deputy mayor and Ward No. 98 Corporator Alkatai Kerkar following a brief illness. A 3rd-term corporator in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, she shared an exceptional rapport with the people of her constituency. A retired teacher, she led a simple life, devoted to her party and upheld the highest standards of integrity, never allowing corruption or unauthorised practices to take root. Widely admired for her dedication and tireless service, she worked relentlessly for the welfare of citizens and set a benchmark for fellow corporators and political workers. Her unwavering commitment to addressing the needs of ordinary people makes her loss deeply felt in the Vandre West constituency. For over three decades, we have dedicated ourselves to serving the people of Vandre West Assembly constituency and advancing the work of the BJP. Today, I have lost one of the most important pillars of that journey. Her passing is a profound loss and has plunged our entire Vandre West community into deep grief. Heartfelt condolences to her family. Om Shanti."Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with EId ul fitr 2026 wishes, messages and quotes !