Major Blow to Uddhav Thackeray: Staunch Associate Dagdu Sakpal Joins Shinde Sena

• Former MLA Dagdu Sakpal, a key figure in Shiv Sena's Lalbaug Parel stronghold, is set to join Eknath Shinde's Sena.
• Sakpal's departure comes on the day of Uddhav Thackeray's historic rally at Shivaji Park, marking a significant setback.
• His decision stems from Uddhav Thackeray denying a ticket to his daughter, Reshma Sakpal, for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections.
• Sakpal, who previously served as West Maharashtra Liaison Chief, expressed his disappointment publicly regarding the ticket denial.
• Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Sakpal three days prior, leading to his decision to switch allegiance.

Why It Matters: Uddhav Thackeray faces a major setback as loyalist Dagdu Sakpal defects to Shinde Sena over ticket denial.