Speaking to reporters, Santosh Dhuri claimed that the MNS was given only those wards where Shiv Sena (UBT) faced difficulties in winning. He said that in Marathi-speaking areas such as Mahim, Dadar, Sewri, Worli and Bhandup, the MNS had demanded at least two wards but received only one

The temple sees a footfall of thousands of devotees every day. The temple trust has issued a press release informing visitors in advance for their convenience. Its executive officer, Veena Patil, has requested devotees’ cooperation during this temporary closure