Shinde's State Victory Marred by Thane Defeats: BJP Captures Ambernath, Badlapur

• Eknath Shinde's Sena secured state-wide victories but faced significant setbacks in Badlapur and Ambernath within his son's Thane constituency.
• BJP dismantled Shiv Sena's 25-year stronghold in Badlapur and won the mayoral post in Ambernath, despite Shiv Sena having more corporators.
• The Thackeray brand (MNS and Thackeray Sena) failed to win any seats in Ambernath, indicating a complete rejection by voters.
• Reasons for Shiv Sena's Ambernath defeat include internal disputes, the Walekar family's overconfidence and infamous reputation, and BJP's strategic campaigning.
• CM Devendra Fadnavis's rallies and the Ambernath Traders' Association's support significantly boosted BJP's mayoral prospects.

Why It Matters: Eknath Shinde's state-level success is overshadowed by BJP's crucial wins in his Thane strongholds.