Maharashtra`s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who also leads the Shiv Sena party, met with party leaders on Thursday to discuss preparations for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The meeting, held at Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar`s residence, focused on the party`s strategy for the elections as well as the work completed by the Mahayuti (a coalition of Shiv Sena and BJP) government in the past 2.5 years.

The gathering saw the participation of several Shiv Sena leaders, including current and former Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and corporators from Mumbai. Despite the discussions, the Election Commission has yet to announce the dates for the BMC elections, which are anticipated to take place in early 2025.