Thackeray's Headache: Rebellion Rocks Shiv Sena UBT Ahead of BMC Polls

• Internal rebellion has hit the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction in Bandra ahead of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections.
• A dispute arose between MLA Anil Parab and party leader Varun Sardesai over candidate selection for the Bandra division.
• Former corporator Waingankar, close to Anil Parab, filed as an independent candidate after Shastri received the official ticket.
• This rebellion threatens to split Shiv Sena votes, potentially benefiting the opposition and leading to the official candidate's defeat.
• Senior leaders are attempting to quell the rebellion, with Varun Sardesai meeting Anil Parab to resolve differences and show unity.

Why It Matters: Internal disputes and rebel candidates pose a significant challenge for Shiv Sena (UBT) in BMC elections.