The fight is set to start in south Mumbai, a stronghold for both the parties. Akhanda Maharashtra (undivided Maharashtra) will be the theme of Sena’s events for both the festivals in south Mumbai. Pandurang Sakpal, a senior Shiv Sena leader from south Mumbai, said, “The theme is significant not just for Vidarbha, but even for the Mumbai civic polls. Of the 18 civic wards in south Mumbai, the Sena holds six, while the BJP holds three. There is a slice of history that Shiv Sena leaders like to quote while justifying the party’s agenda here.

Source: Hindustan Times August 24, 2016 19:52 UTC