Mumbai, April 29 -- Amid the political firestorm, all eyes were on Sushma Andhare, the firebrand Sena (UBT) leader whose name was heavily rumored for the MLC ticket until the final hour. However, the Maha Vikas Aghadi has named Ambadas Danve as the candidate, leading to speculation of her being "sidelined".

Aditya Thackeray clarified that the decision to field Ambadas Danve-the former Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council-was made by party chief Uddhav Thackeray.

Andhare has silenced those suggesting she has been sidelined, with a viral social media post.

Sharing a video of herself performing Aarti for Uddhav Thackeray, she wrote:"A hundred Legislative or Parliamentary seats are a small sacrifice for the sake of our leader."Her...