Thackeray Faction to be Strong Opposition in KDMC, Rejects Shinde Alliance

• Shiv Sena (UBT) will not join the ruling party in Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) but will act as a strong opposition.
• The decision was finalized after a meeting at Matoshree with party chief Uddhav Thackeray and newly elected corporators.
• MLA Varun Sardesai alleged widespread horse-trading in KDMC and expressed displeasure over MNS supporting the Shinde faction without consultation.
• Sardesai issued a strong warning to four missing Thackeray faction corporators, threatening legal action if they do not return.
• The Thackeray faction emphasized respecting the public mandate to sit in opposition, having contested directly against BJP and Shinde faction.

Why It Matters: Thackeray faction opts for strong opposition role in KDMC, rejecting alliance with Shinde faction amidst defection rumors.