Eknath Shinde's Alliance Dominates Thane Municipal Corporation Elections

• The BJP-Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) alliance is leading significantly in the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) elections, securing 62 seats out of 85 declared.
• BJP leads on 24 seats and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) on 38 seats, showcasing Eknath Shinde's strong influence in Thane.
• The Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance, led by Uddhav Thackeray, is trailing with only 9 seats (1 for Shiv Sena UBT, 8 for NCP-SP).
• Thane's political history includes the sensational 1989 Sridhar Khopkar murder case and the influential 'Janata Darbar' of Dharmveer Anand Dighe.
• Thane was the first city where Shiv Sena came to power in 1967, even before Mumbai, making this election crucial for both Shinde and Thackeray factions.

Why It Matters: Eknath Shinde's BJP-Shiv Sena alliance has secured a decisive lead in the Thane Municipal Corporation elections.