Updated On: 08 January, 2026 05:56 PM IST | Tarun Verma
With just a week to go for BMC Election 2026, Congress leader Kunal Ashokbhau Jadhav joined Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) on Thursday. He was welcomed by party chief Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree, in the presence of senior leaders, marking a key political boost for the party in Andheri West (Pics/X)

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Several other leaders who had switched over to the Shiv Sena (UBT) were also welcomed into the party at `Matoshree`
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Strengthening the hold of Shiv Sena (UBT) for the upcoming BMC Election 2026, Jadhav’s induction marks a significant boost for the party in the wards in the Andheri West Assembly Constituency

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Along with Thackeray, MLA Advocate Anil Parab, Shiv Sena Secretary MLA Milind Narvekar, and Ward 65 candidate Prasad Ayare, were also present
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Preparations for the BMC Election 2026 are in full swing. On Wednesday, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray visited Mulund Ward No 105 to campaign for candidate Archana Chaware

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The BMC Election 2026 will be held on January 15, with the counting on the following day
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