The race for Mumbai's mayor post intensifies as Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction explores legal and political avenues to stake its claim, despite challenges. Here's an explanation of the ongoing battle.
The Uddhav Thackeray camp in Maharashtra is reportedly planning a surprise move in the Mumbai mayor election to weaken Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's bargaining power, as political tensions rise.
BJP leader Narayan Rane takes a sharp dig at Shiv Sena (UBT) and Sanjay Raut over Mumbai mayor claims, suggesting Uddhav Thackeray now relies on god after BJP's municipal sweep in Maharashtra.
Shiv Sena factions clash after BMC polls, with Shinde keeping 29 corporators at Taj Hotel to prevent poaching while Thackeray's camp claims 'game is on'.
A ward-by-ward analysis reveals the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has retained most of the undivided party's Mumbai base in BMC elections, while the Shinde faction secured fewer wards.
The suspense over Mumbai's next mayor continues as political parties negotiate and posture. The BJP-Shinde alliance holds a clear majority but faces internal demands and opposition challenges.
In Mumbai's BMC elections, Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance secured 36 out of 52 seats in direct contests with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, though margins were narrow in many traditional strongholds.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticizes Deputy CM Eknath Shinde for housing corporators in a 5-star hotel, alleging BJP pressure and warning of defections ahead of Mumbai's mayoral election.
Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has moved its 29 newly elected BMC corporators to a luxury hotel in Mumbai. This unusual step follows veiled threats from Uddhav Thackeray's faction about installing their own mayor.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray accused the ruling Mahayuti alliance of using intimidation and coercion in the BMC polls, while thanking voters for supporting his Shiv Shakti Alliance with MNS.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray alleges BJP is trying to engineer fresh defections in Eknath Shinde-led Sena to secure Mumbai mayor's position after BMC polls.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray accuses BJP of winning Mumbai civic elections through betrayal, calling it a battle for Balasaheb's legacy and Marathi pride.
Uddhav Thackeray expresses optimism that Shiv Sena UBT will secure the Mumbai mayor position, citing divine will and political strategy in upcoming civic polls.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde relocates newly elected Shiv Sena corporators to a Bandra hotel amid defection fears after BMC results. Uddhav Thackeray remains defiant despite losing control of Mumbai's civic body.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray says battle has just begun, accuses BJP of betrayal in BMC polls. He remains hopeful for Sena mayor in Mumbai if God wills.
Uddhav Thackeray asserts Shiv Sena UBT will install its mayor in BMC despite BJP's big win, highlighting ongoing political strategies in Maharashtra.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray addresses party workers after BMC elections, accusing BJP of betrayal and vowing to continue the fight for Marathi pride.
Uddhav Thackeray loses Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation control as BJP-Mahayuti alliance wins. The Shiv Sena's pivot from Hindutva and reliance on Marathi identity fails to secure victory.
Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena secures a commanding majority in Thane civic elections, defeating Uddhav Thackeray's UBT faction decisively. The BJP gains 28 seats, while Congress draws a blank.
Shiv Sena factions led by Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray performed poorly in Marathwada municipal elections, with BJP sweeping most corporations. Only Parbhani saw a Sena (UBT)-Congress alliance victory.
Early trends in the BMC elections show Sena (UBT) leading in around 60 seats, far ahead of Eknath Shinde's Sena at 26, raising questions about Shinde's support in Mumbai.
Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde secures victory in Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections, defeating Uddhav Thackeray's faction and BJP-MNS alliance.
Mumbai recorded a voter turnout of 52-56% in the BMC elections after nine years. Exit polls predict a BJP-Shiv Sena alliance win, ending Uddhav Thackeray's 30-year incumbency. Controversies over missing names and marker pens marred the process.
The January 15 BMC elections present a major challenge for Shiv Sena (UBT) as it attempts to reclaim Mumbai's municipal corporation after losing control following the 2022 split.
The first civic elections in Thane under the Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance see Uddhav and Raj Thackeray taking on deputy CM Eknath Shinde's Mahayuti in over 12 crucial seats, including traditional Sena strongholds.
Campaigning for Maharashtra's 29 municipal corporation elections concluded Tuesday. Polling for 2,869 seats across the state is set for January 15, with results on January 16.
Ramdas Athawale says Uddhav Thackeray would have retained Shiv Sena's symbol if he had stayed with BJP after 2019 polls, praising Fadnavis-Shinde government's work.
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