Thackeray Faction's Big Move: Neil Somaiya Faces Tough Challenge in BMC Ward 107

• Kirit Somaiya initially claimed no strong opponent for son Neil Somaiya in BMC Ward 107.
• Neil Somaiya, a sitting corporator, is contesting from Ward 107 after winning from Ward 108 in 2017.
• NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) candidate's application was rejected, seemingly clearing Neil Somaiya's path.
• Thackeray faction leader Sanjay Raut announced support for independent candidate Dinesh Jadhav.
• Thackeray faction's backing of Jadhav, a staunch Shiv Sainik, changes the election dynamics, making it a tough fight for Somaiya.

Why It Matters: Thackeray faction's support for an independent candidate turns BMC Ward 107 into a challenging contest for Neil Somaiya.