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The Thackeray brothers' dilemma in Mumbai's Ward 67: Despite the alliance, both parties file nominations; who will withdraw by January 2nd?
A new twist has emerged on the political stage ahead of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in 2026. While discussions about an alliance between the Thackeray brothers are underway, both the MNS and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) parties have filed nomination papers in Ward number 67 of Mumbai. All eyes in the political circle are now on what will happen in this ward in the Andheri West area. The last date for withdrawing nominations is January 2nd. The question has arisen at the last moment: which party will get this seat in the alliance's seat-sharing arrangement, or will there be a friendly contest?
A total of 12 candidates are in the fray in this ward. Kushal Dhuri is the candidate from MNS, while Sharad Jadhav has been given the ticket by Shiv Sena (UBT). Deepak Kotekar from BJP, Prakash Kokare from the Samajwadi Party, and Peer Mohammad Sheikh from the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi are also in the competition. A close contest is expected among these four major parties, and the outcome in this constituency could impact the future of the Thackeray brothers' alliance.
Although the process of filing nominations for the elections in 29 municipal corporations in the state has been completed, delays in alliances and obstacles in seat-sharing have caused confusion among all parties. The Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections have attracted nationwide attention, and the coming together of the Thackeray brothers has made this contest even more exciting. However, this conflict in places like Ward 67 has raised questions about the strength of the alliance.
This information came to light after the scrutiny of nomination papers by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. According to political analysts, the decision depends on which party of the alliance gets this seat. The possibility of a friendly contest instead of a withdrawal cannot be ruled out. These developments have increased the curiosity among voters in Mumbai, and January 2nd will be a crucial date for everyone.
A new twist has emerged on the political stage ahead of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in 2026. While discussions about an alliance between the Thackeray brothers are underway, both the MNS and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) parties have filed nomination papers in Ward number 67 of Mumbai. All eyes in the political circle are now on what will happen in this ward in the Andheri West area. The last date for withdrawing nominations is January 2nd. The question has arisen at the last moment: which party will get this seat in the alliance's seat-sharing arrangement, or will there be a friendly contest?
A total of 12 candidates are in the fray in this ward. Kushal Dhuri is the candidate from MNS, while Sharad Jadhav has been given the ticket by Shiv Sena (UBT). Deepak Kotekar from BJP, Prakash Kokare from the Samajwadi Party, and Peer Mohammad Sheikh from the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi are also in the competition. A close contest is expected among these four major parties, and the outcome in this constituency could impact the future of the Thackeray brothers' alliance.
Although the process of filing nominations for the elections in 29 municipal corporations in the state has been completed, delays in alliances and obstacles in seat-sharing have caused confusion among all parties. The Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections have attracted nationwide attention, and the coming together of the Thackeray brothers has made this contest even more exciting. However, this conflict in places like Ward 67 has raised questions about the strength of the alliance.
This information came to light after the scrutiny of nomination papers by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. According to political analysts, the decision depends on which party of the alliance gets this seat. The possibility of a friendly contest instead of a withdrawal cannot be ruled out. These developments have increased the curiosity among voters in Mumbai, and January 2nd will be a crucial date for everyone.
A total of 12 candidates are in the fray in this ward. Kushal Dhuri is the candidate from MNS, while Sharad Jadhav has been given the ticket by Shiv Sena (UBT). Deepak Kotekar from BJP, Prakash Kokare from the Samajwadi Party, and Peer Mohammad Sheikh from the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi are also in the competition. A close contest is expected among these four major parties, and the outcome in this constituency could impact the future of the Thackeray brothers' alliance.
Although the process of filing nominations for the elections in 29 municipal corporations in the state has been completed, delays in alliances and obstacles in seat-sharing have caused confusion among all parties. The Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections have attracted nationwide attention, and the coming together of the Thackeray brothers has made this contest even more exciting. However, this conflict in places like Ward 67 has raised questions about the strength of the alliance.
This information came to light after the scrutiny of nomination papers by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. According to political analysts, the decision depends on which party of the alliance gets this seat. The possibility of a friendly contest instead of a withdrawal cannot be ruled out. These developments have increased the curiosity among voters in Mumbai, and January 2nd will be a crucial date for everyone.
