The upcoming Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) election marks a significant political shift as it will be the first held after the Shiv Sena's split. For over two decades, the KDMC has been a stronghold of the undivided Shiv Sena, with the party dominating mayoral positions from 1995 to 2020. This division into Eknath Shinde-led and Uddhav Thackeray-led factions is expected to significantly alter the established political landscape in this key municipal corporation.