The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Friday announced a joint protest on October 13 against alleged corruption and misgovernance in the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), fueling speculation of a possible alliance for the upcoming civic polls.

According to the news agency PTI, at a joint press conference, MNS leader Avinash Jadhav and Sena (UBT) leader and former Member of Parliament (MP) Rajan Vichare accused the TMC of rampant corruption, mismanagement, and neglect of basic civic infrastructure.