The by-election is taking place after the allotment of new names and symbols to Thackeray-led Shiv Sena and Shinde-led Shiv Sena especially after the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government following the Shinde led a rebellion and the formation of the government by Shinde camp along with BJP in the state.
Maharashtra Politics: The Bombay High Court, while giving a hearing on this matter, gave a clear direction to the Mumbai Municipal Administration that they should accept the resignation of Rituja Latke by 11 o clock tomorrow morning. Also, the court has ordered that the municipal commissioner should give a clear reply to Rituja Latke regarding the approval of her resignation and inform the court.