In an indication of a possible political realignment ahead of civic polls in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis participated in a Diwali event organized by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) at Shivaji Park, Dadar, on Friday.
Updated On: 2022-10-22 10:31 AM IST
MNS chief Raj Thackeray welcomed the two leaders at the 'Deepotsav' function. Pic/PTI
Shinde said on this occasion that Diwali and other festivals could not be celebrated in the last two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Pic/Ashish Rane
"We have celebrated Ganpati, Navratri festivals on a large scale (this year). This is a good start to Diwali and we are breathing freely," Shinde said. Pic/Ashish Rane
Elections to ten municipal corporations including Mumbai are expected to be announced in the coming days. Pic/Ashish Rane
