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Ambadas Danve named Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate for Maharashtra council election
On April 29, 2026, Shiv Sena (UBT) announced Ambadas Danve as its candidate for the Maharashtra legislative council election, ending speculation about party president Uddhav Thackeray contesting. The announcement was made by party MLA Aaditya Thackeray, and it noted that the Maha Vikas Aghadi can win only one of the nine seats, ruling out Thackeray as the opposition candidate. This sets the party's council line-up for the upcoming election.
Why It Matters
This decision clarifies Shiv Sena (UBT)'s candidate for the Maharashtra council election and signals the party's stance regarding Uddhav Thackeray's possible candidacy, affecting opposition strategy ahead of the nine-seat contest.
Timeline
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Shiv Sena (UBT) confirms Ambadas Danve as its council candidate
April 29, 2026
Shiv Sena (UBT) stated that Ambadas Danve, a former Leader of Opposition, will be its candidate for the Maharashtra legislative council election, clearing suspense over whether party president Uddhav Thackeray would contest.
Aaditya Thackeray announces Ambadas Danve's candidacy for Maharashtra council
April 29, 2026
Party MLA Aaditya Thackeray announced that Ambadas Danve, a former Leader of Opposition, will be Shiv Sena (UBT)'s candidate for the Maharashtra legislative council election. The announcement also noted that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), of which Sena (UBT) is a part, can win only one of the nine council seats up for grabs and ruled out the possibility that Uddhav Thackeray would be the opposition's candidate.