Mumbai: The ruling Shiv Sena on Thursday announced the candidature of Shivaji Shendge from Mumbai Teachers constituency for the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, triggering a friendly fight with its ally BJP.
Elections will be held on June 26.
Rival Shiv Sena (UBT) has fielded Jagannath Abhyankar from this seat, while BJP's candidate is Shivnath Darade.
Sanjay More, secretary of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, said the decision to field Shendge was taken after consultation with allies.
Shendge had contested from the same seat in 2018 and was the runner-up, he said.
Elections will be held on June 26.
Rival Shiv Sena (UBT) has fielded Jagannath Abhyankar from this seat, while BJP's candidate is Shivnath Darade.
Sanjay More, secretary of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, said the decision to field Shendge was taken after consultation with allies.
Shendge had contested from the same seat in 2018 and was the runner-up, he said.
