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BMC Election 2026: MNS leader Santosh Dhuri joins BJP ahead of Mumbai civic polls
Updated On: 06 January, 2026 07:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Speaking to reporters, Santosh Dhuri claimed that the MNS was given only those wards where Shiv Sena (UBT) faced difficulties in winning. He said that in Marathi-speaking areas such as Mahim, Dadar, Sewri, Worli and Bhandup, the MNS had demanded at least two wards but received only one
MNS leader Santosh Dhuri on Tuesday joined the BJP on Tuesday. Representational Pic/File
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Santosh Dhuri on Tuesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the Raj Thackeray-led party of ignoring its loyal workers during seat-sharing for the upcoming BMC Election 2026.
Dhuri said that he was a strong aspirant for the MNS ticket from Ward No. 194 in the Mahim Assembly constituency.
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