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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray expelled five leaders for anti-party activities. Find out who they are.
These leaders did not withdraw nominations for the November 20 assembly elections. This includes former Bhiwandi East MLA Rupesh Mhatre.
Other leaders include Vishwas Nandekar, Chandrakant Ghugul, Sanjay Awari and Prasad Thackeray.
This move by Shiv Sena (UBT) aims to maintain unity during the election season. Uddhav Thackeray sent a clear message against indiscipline.
Uddhav Thackeray has spoken about party discipline and internal unity on several occasions, and this step seems to be in that direction.
This expulsion may give a new direction to the election strategy, as these leaders are now expected to stand against Shiv Sena (UBT).
Shiv Sena UBT, contesting under the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, wants to set everything right before voting. This expulsion is considered a decision taken under that.