Shinde Faction Faces Rebellion: 35 Shiv Sena Workers File Independent Nominations

• 35 Shiv Sena office bearers from Shinde's faction in Mumbai have rebelled, filing independent nominations for the upcoming municipal elections.
• The rebellion stems from denied tickets, ward demarcation issues, candidate distribution, and perceived neglect of local workers.
• Senior leaders like Uday Samant, Ravindra Waikar, Rahul Shewale, Sheetal Mhatre, and Milind Deora are actively trying to appease the disgruntled members.
• Tomorrow is the last day for nomination withdrawal, making it a critical period for the Shiv Sena leadership to control the rebellion.
• The party fears the rebellion could significantly impact its vote share in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections if not resolved.

Why It Matters: Shinde's Shiv Sena faces a critical challenge to quell a 35-member rebellion before nomination withdrawal deadline.