With the Assembly elections announced, the first rebellion in the Mahayuti alliance is taking place in Navi Mumbai.  Shiv Sena leader Vijay Chougule has decided to contest as an independent candidate against BJP MLA Ganesh Naik. The Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena held a meeting of office bearers of Navi Mumbai on Tuesday where it was decided that the party should get at least one Assembly seat out of two in Navi Mumbai.

Airoli MLA Ganesh Naik