Seven former corporators along with around 80 office-bearers from the BJP and Shiv Sena (UBT), and hundreds of supporters, have joined the Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led faction, officials said. Pics/X
Updated On: 2026-06-04 09:36 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
The development is being seen as a setback for both the BJP and Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) in the Kalyan-Dombivli region
The event saw a large number of political workers switching sides, strengthening the Shinde-led Shiv Sena’s presence in the region
Speaking on the occasion, Shrikant Shinde said that Mumbarkar’s 38 years of administrative experience would benefit the party
Senior leaders welcomed the new entrants into the party and extended their best wishes for their political and social journey
Party leaders said the growing number of inductions reflects increasing public support for the Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena in the Kalyan-Dombivli region