Raj Thackeray Shocked: Key MNS Worker Santosh Dhuri Joins BJP Before BMC Polls

• Staunch MNS worker Santosh Dhuri, known as 'Veeru' of the 'Jai-Veeru' duo, is set to join BJP.
• Dhuri met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, a meeting facilitated by BJP leader Nitesh Rane.
• This move comes as a major setback for Raj Thackeray and MNS ahead of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections.
• Dhuri's displeasure arose after his Ward Number 194 went to Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) in an alliance.
• MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande expressed heartbreak over Dhuri not getting a ticket, highlighting the sacrifices of MNS workers.

Why It Matters: Raj Thackeray's MNS faces a significant blow as key worker Santosh Dhuri defects to BJP.