Thackeray Faction Faces First Blow: Dr. Sarita Mhaske Absent, Rumored to Join Shinde Sena
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News18•21-01-2026, 17:42
Thackeray Faction Faces First Blow: Dr. Sarita Mhaske Absent, Rumored to Join Shinde Sena
- •Dr. Sarita Mhaske, a newly elected corporator from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena, is unreachable and skipped a crucial party meeting.
- •Her absence is seen as the first major setback for the Thackeray faction in Mumbai, reducing their corporator count to 64.
- •Political circles are abuzz with rumors that Dr. Mhaske is in contact with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena.
- •Dr. Mhaske, a homeopathic doctor, won from Ward No. 157, defeating BJP's Asha Tayade, and is known for her community work and activism.
- •The Shiv Sena Thackeray faction has initiated disqualification proceedings against Dr. Sarita Mhaske due to her non-compliance.
Why It Matters: Dr. Sarita Mhaske's disappearance and rumored defection signal a significant challenge for the Thackeray faction.
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