New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Two factions of the Shiv Sena are set for a Dussehra showdown in Mumbai today, October 2. The high-stakes political face-off will see Eknath Shinde-led faction organise its rally at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, scheduled for 6:00 pm. Continuing the tradition that first began with Sena founder Bal Thackeray in 1966. Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) will hold its annual Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park, Dadar West, from 5:00 PM onwards.

According to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the event will include an appeal for donations for farmers and flood-affected families. This marks one of the last public mobilisations ahead of the upcoming local body (especially BMC) elections. As per Shiv Sena...