Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Ex-Shiv Sena (UBT) Leaders Join BJP in Mumbai
Two former leaders from the Shiv Sena (UBT) party in Mumbai, along with many supporters, have switched to the BJP party.
The BJP is now saying that it is the biggest party in Mumbai because of this and other moves.
The BJP's leader in Mumbai said that Shiv Sena (UBT) is in a bad shape because of the decisions that it is making, like opposing Mumbai and Hindu traditions.
This political change comes as the election commission prepares for local body elections.
Former Shiv Sena (UBT) corporators Ishwar Tayade and Akanksha Shetye joined BJP.
Over 100 supporters and office bearers joined the BJP with Tayade and Shetye.
Mumbai BJP Chief Ashish Shelar welcomed the new members, criticizing Shiv Sena (UBT).
Shelar stated the move indicates a rejection of Shiv Sena (UBT) leadership.
Shelar claimed BJP is now the number one party in Mumbai.
- Who
- Ishwar Tayade, Akanksha Shetye, Ashish Shelar
- What
- Former Shiv Sena (UBT) corporators joined the BJP.
- When
- Recently, amidst preparations for local body elections.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To align with BJP's ideology and principles and to reject the Shiv Sena (UBT) leadership, according to Ashish Shelar.
Shiv Sena (UBT)
BJP
Party strength and influence.
Shiv Sena (UBT)
Losing members to the BJP.
BJP
Gaining members, and expanding influence.
- New BJP Members
- Ishwar Tayade, Akanksha Shetye
- Supporters Joining
- Over 100
- Current Political Situation
- Local body elections are approaching.
- BJP's 2017 BMC election standing
- Just two seats behind the Shiv Sena (undivided).
- BJP's claim
- Now the number one party.