Opposition parties in Thane have accused election officials of bias in rejecting nomination papers for upcoming municipal polls, particularly in the Wagle Estate area. Leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, and NCP (SP) claim their candidates' forms were unfairly disqualified while those of the ruling Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) were accepted despite discrepancies. They allege officials are favoring the ruling party and are demanding criminal charges against a returning officer. Protests, including a hunger strike, are planned.