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IN PHOTOS: Congress leader Kunal Jadhav joins Shiv Sena (UBT) ahead of BMC Election 2026

Updated On: 08 January, 2026 05:56 PM IST | Tarun Verma

With just a week to go for BMC Election 2026, Congress leader Kunal Ashokbhau Jadhav joined Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) on Thursday. He was welcomed by party chief Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree, in the presence of senior leaders, marking a key political boost for the party in Andheri West (Pics/X)  

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray inducts Kunal Jadhav into party at Matoshree in Mumbai. PIC/X

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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray inducts Kunal Jadhav into party at Matoshree in Mumbai. PIC/X
Several other leaders who had switched over to the Shiv Sena (UBT) were also welcomed into the party at 'Matoshree'

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Several other leaders who had switched over to the Shiv Sena (UBT) were also welcomed into the party at 'Matoshree'

Strengthening the hold of Shiv Sena (UBT) for the upcoming BMC Election 2026, Jadhav’s induction marks a significant boost for the party in the wards in the Andheri West Assembly Constituency

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Strengthening the hold of Shiv Sena (UBT) for the upcoming BMC Election 2026, Jadhav’s induction marks a significant boost for the party in the wards in the Andheri West Assembly Constituency

Along with Thackeray, MLA Advocate Anil Parab, Shiv Sena Secretary MLA Milind Narvekar, and Ward 65 candidate Prasad Ayare, were also present

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Along with Thackeray, MLA Advocate Anil Parab, Shiv Sena Secretary MLA Milind Narvekar, and Ward 65 candidate Prasad Ayare, were also present

Preparations for the BMC Election 2026 are in full swing. On Wednesday, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray visited Mulund Ward No 105 to campaign for candidate Archana Chaware

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Preparations for the BMC Election 2026 are in full swing. On Wednesday, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray visited Mulund Ward No 105 to campaign for candidate Archana Chaware

The BMC Election 2026 will be held on January 15, with the counting on the following day

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The BMC Election 2026 will be held on January 15, with the counting on the following day

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