Raj Thackeray and Eknath Shinde Strategize Ahead of State Assembly Elections

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray met Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at his residence as state assembly elections approach. This marked Thackeray's second visit in two months to discuss critical civic issues. Shinde hopes to gain Thackeray's support in the upcoming elections, likely to be held in November.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray met Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at the latter's residence on Monday. The meeting assumes significance with the state assembly elections just around the corner.

This was Thackeray's second visit to the chief minister's residence, Varsha, in two months. In August, he met Shinde to discuss civic issues concerning the BDD chawls in Mumbai and the development of colonies for police personnel.

Shiv Sena chief Shinde aims to secure Thackeray's support as the elections approach. Raj Thackeray recently held a public meeting in Worli, central Mumbai, where his party plans to nominate Sandeep Deshpande to contest against Aaditya Thackeray.

The elections for 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra are anticipated to take place in November.

(With inputs from agencies.)