Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Rebel Candidate Challenges Shiv Sena in Thane Polls
Nitin Landge, a former Shiv Sena member, is running as an independent candidate in the Thane Municipal Corporation polls.
He is challenging his rival, Siddharth Pandey, to show any development work done in Ward 4.
Landge says he will withdraw from the race if Pandey can prove any such work.
He claims that Pandey was given the ticket due to political pressure, not merit.
Landge has been working in the area for years and believes he is the better candidate.
The polls are set for January 15, and Landge's symbol is the coconut, which he sees as auspicious.
Nitin Landge challenges Siddharth Pandey to prove development work in Ward 4.
Landge will withdraw from the race if Pandey can show any development initiatives.
Landge claims Pandey was given the ticket due to political pressure, not merit.
Landge has been working in the area for years and believes he is the better candidate.
The Thane Municipal Corporation polls are scheduled for January 15.
- Who
- Nitin Landge, a rebel candidate, and Siddharth Pandey, the Shiv Sena's nominee
- What
- A challenge issued by Landge to prove development work in Ward 4
- When
- The Thane Municipal Corporation polls are scheduled for January 15
- Where
- Ward 4 in Thane, Maharashtra
- Why
- Landge claims his rival has not undertaken any development initiatives in the ward
- Candidate
- Nitin Landge
- Rival Candidate
- Siddharth Pandey
- Ward
- 4
- Party
- Shiv Sena
- Poll Date
- January 15
- Symbol
- Coconut
