Qureshi is contesting the BMC elections from Ward No. 92 in Bandra.
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Moneycontrol08-01-2026, 10:49

Shiv Sena Leaders Attacked During Maharashtra Civic Poll Campaigns

  • Shiv Sena leader Haji Salim Qureshi was stabbed in Bandra during BMC election campaigning but is now out of danger.
  • Mumbai police are investigating the attack on Qureshi, who sustained cut injuries to his stomach in Sant Dnyaneshwar Nagar.
  • Another Shiv Sena leader, Pramod Nana Bhangire, reported stone-pelting at his car and candidate Sarika Pawar in Pune.
  • Maharashtra AIMIM Chief Imtiaz Jaleel also alleged an attack on his party's rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, injuring supporters.
  • Elections for 29 municipal corporations, including BMC and PMC, are scheduled for January 15 in Maharashtra.

Why It Matters: Multiple political leaders faced attacks during ongoing Maharashtra civic body election campaigns.

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