Kirit Somaiya (BJP leader) has raised concerns about what he describes as 'school jihad' in Mumbai, alleging that unauthorized schools are being used by 'Muslim land mafias' to grab land. He stated that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has identified 164 illegal schools, with 150 of them allegedly linked to this mafia. Somaiya claims that these institutions, primarily located in Govandi, Malad, and Kurla, are operating without the necessary permissions and have been part of a systematic effort to convert land for unauthorized purposes over the past 15 years. He pointed to corruption within the BMC as a facilitator of these activities. Somaiya has engaged with the state Home Department and BMC officials, and he expects that action against these schools could commence as early as next week. His claims are part of a larger narrative he has constructed around various forms of 'jihad' in the region, including 'land jihad' and 'love jihad.' The allegations have sparked discussions around community relations in Maharashtra, especially in light of recent claims of 'corporate jihad' by other political figures.