Narendra Mehta Delivers on Promise, Defeats Shiv Sena in Mira Bhayander Polls

• BJP's Narendra Mehta successfully challenged and defeated Shiv Sena's candidate, Raju Bhoir, in the Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation elections.
• Mehta had openly vowed to defeat Shiv Sena's Mira Bhayander district chief Raju Bhoir, a direct challenge to Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik.
• The victory of BJP candidate Naveen Singh in Ward No. 16, a long-standing Shiv Sena stronghold, marks a significant setback for Pratap Sarnaik.
• An alliance between BJP and the Eknath Shinde faction failed to materialize, leading to a direct contest between the two parties.
• The Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation elections saw 95 seats contested across 24 wards by 435 candidates from various parties.

Why It Matters: Narendra Mehta's victory against Shiv Sena in Mira Bhayander is a major blow to Pratap Sarnaik.