Shiv Sena Factions Show Mixed Results in Thane and Mumbai Municipal Elections

In the recent municipal elections, the Shiv Sena factions led by Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray showed contrasting performances. Shinde's faction secured a majority in Thane Municipal Corporation, winning 75 seats, but lost a key seat in Ward 13A, where Uddhav's candidate Shahji Khuspe defeated Shinde's former mayor. Conversely, in Mumbai's Worli, a traditional stronghold of Uddhav's faction, the Shiv Sena (UBT) won six of seven seats, with Shinde's faction claiming one. The results highlight a divided voter base between the two Sena groups across regions.