Raj's son Amit Thackeray, incumbent Sada Sarvankar & Mahesh Sawant in fray from Mahim, a stronghold of undivided Sena, with motley mix of voters, including Marathi speakers & Muslims.
Gave unconditional support to Modi for LS polls but never said anything about Vidhan Sabha, says Thackeray. Opinion is divided on how this will affect prospects of rival Shiv Senas.
Raj Thackeray’s MNS has switched allegiance several times since its formation in 2006, and has left people guessing about whom it would support in the Lok Sabha polls.
While Raj Thackeray had demanded 2 seats, BJP is working out how best to accommodate his party, exploring possibility of giving the MNS an RS and an MLC nomination, it is learnt.
Shivaji Park, which Sena (UBT) has secured again for Dussehra rally, is deeply intertwined with party's past & Bal Thackeray's legacy, with broader significance for politics & culture.
Analysts say BJP is secure in alliance with Shinde-led Sena & Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction, it doesn't need another ally. The MNS voter, though, is anti-NCP, so it can't ally with MVA.
Maharashtra CM Shinde & several senior BJP leaders visited Raj Thackeray last week. There's speculation of an alliance, or at least a tacit understanding with MNS ahead of civic polls.
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