After 24 days of treatment, Mahesh Gaikwad, the ex-corporator and city president of Eknath Shinde faction who was severley injured after BJP MLA had fired six rounds on him, was finally discharged from the hospital on Monday, February 26.

A huge mob of supporters had gathered near Thane's Jupiter hospital to welcome Mahesh Gaikwad. He left for his home accommpained by his wife and children. Banners were put in Kalyan and Dombivali stating Mahesh Gaikwad as future MLA with slogans like 'Tiger Abi Zinda Hai.'