The Shiv Sena has apparently lost contact with some former corporators from Thane now. It is learnt that former mayor of Thane city, Naresh Mhaske, did not respond to attempts to contact him. Former leader of the house of Thane Municipal Corporation, Ashok Vaity, has also said that he is with Guardian Minister of Thane, Eknath Shinde.

Sources said this is a hint that the Shiv Sena will get a setback in the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation and other local governments in the Thane district. “The Shiv Sena’s office bearers tried to get in touch with many former corporators but they did not respond. At least 50 out of 64 former Shiv Senacorporators in Thane will support Shinde,” said a source.