Earlier in the day, Union Home Amit Shah visited CM Eknath Shinde's official residence on Monday and took part in the Ganeshotsav 2024 festivities. The 10-day festivities will go on till September 17

Sanjay More, secretary of the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, said the decision to field Shendge was taken after consulting the allies.