Shiv Sena (UBT) has started distributing AB forms for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, scheduled for January 15, despite not releasing an official candidate list. This move, aimed at securing loyalists and preventing dissent ahead of the December 30 nomination deadline, has reportedly included relatives of MPs and MLAs, and Yuva Sena office bearers. The party is contesting in alliance with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and plans to field candidates in over 150 seats, though exact numbers remain unconfirmed.