Party hopes Bal Thackeray casting his vote u00a0after six years will get people to choose Sena

After the six-year voting ban on Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray was lifted in 2005, he voted for the first time in the 2006 BMC elections.

This presence, believe party sources, ensured that the Sena romped home in those polls.

So party men believe that Thackeray's appearance yesterday at a Bandra polling centre would've encouraged traditional Sena followers to vote for the party.

"His coming out to vote definitely enthused voters. Besides, he also visited the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and that showed interest in infrastructure issues," said Shiv Sena spokesperson Neelam Gorhe.

HUM CHAR: Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray with son Uddhav, daughter-in-law Rashmi and grandson Aditya at a polling centre in Bandra yesterday. Read More Read Next Story A question of identity› Trending Stories Latest Photos Latest Videos Latest Web Stories ADVERTISEMENT Ganeshotsav 2026 View Details ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT