MNS Kicks Off KDMC Election Campaign, First Candidate Files Nomination

• MNS candidate Yogesh Patil from Ward 30 filed the first nomination for the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation elections.
• The filing marks the official start of MNS's campaign for the upcoming 29 municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra.
• MNS has allied with Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena, contesting 54 out of 122 seats, while Shiv Sena will contest 68.
• MNS leader Raju Patil emphasized "Thackeray is an idea" and stated MNS's commitment to the Marathi people and city development.
• Raju Patil confirmed fielding candidates in 14 villages and Diva, also mentioning contact with aspiring BJP candidates.

Why It Matters: MNS officially launches KDMC election campaign with its first candidate filing, in alliance with Shiv Sena.