Ward 107 Upset: Thackeray Faction Backs Jadhav, Challenges Neil Somaiya's Victory

• A major political upheaval occurred in Ward 107 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections.
• Neil Somaiya's path to victory seemed clear after NCP's application was rejected.
• Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) declared independent candidate Dinesh Jadhav as their sponsored candidate.
• Dinesh Jadhav openly challenged Neil Somaiya, accusing him of intimidation tactics.
• Jadhav, a staunch Shiv Sainik, stated he anticipated the NCP's application rejection and prepared in advance.

Why It Matters: Thackeray faction's support for Dinesh Jadhav creates a major challenge for Neil Somaiya in Ward 107.