Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS Panel Faces Defeat, Signals Alliance Challenge

The Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS panel suffered a complete defeat in the BEST Employees Cooperative Credit Society Ltd election, losing all 21 seats. Despite forming a joint platform, 'Utkarsh,' the panel lost to Shashank Rao's team, a result causing speculation about future political alliances in Maharashtra.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 20-08-2025 10:07 IST | Created: 20-08-2025 10:07 IST

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In a significant political development, the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have suffered a comprehensive defeat in the election for the BEST Employees Cooperative Credit Society Ltd, sending ripples through Maharashtra's political landscape.

The two parties, led by cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, respectively, formed the 'Utkarsh' panel, but failed to secure victory in any of the 21 seats contested, losing out to the panel led by Shashank Rao, which secured 14 out of the contested seats.

The election outcome has fueled speculation regarding the viability of a potential Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance for future political battles, especially with the imminent local body polls in Maharashtra, including those for the financially significant Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

(With inputs from agencies.)