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BMC poll a referendum on Thackeray brand as Sena factions face off: Experts

Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena will contest 87 seats against Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's parties in the BMC polls. Recent elections show Uddhav Thackeray's faction (UBT) holding an edge, winning more Lok Sabha seats in Mumbai. This election is seen as a crucial referendum on the Thackeray brand and the 'Marathi Manoos' narrative, potentially shaping Mumbai's political future.

5 Jan 2026 6:55 am