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Raj Thackeray backed out from the election rally to be held at Shivaji Park on November 17, Uddhav Thackeray also refused.

Mumbai: Raj Thackeray Backs Out Of Shivaji Park Nov 17 Election Rally, Uddhav Thackeray Declines Too

It has been confirmed that neither Shiv Sena (UBT) nor MNS will hold an assembly election rally at Shivaji Park in Dadar on November 17, which is also the death anniversary of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

This is probably the first time in many years that the historic venue will not host an election rally to mark the conclusion of the election campaign of any political party. Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally was held at this venue on Thursday evening.

NBTV had reported that BMC had given permission to MNS for the rally on November 17. However, MNS chief Raj Thackeray has hit back saying that the Election Commission has not yet given its approval.

On the other hand, UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray took a stand against it, saying that the BMC had earlier refused him permission. Interestingly, Shivaji Park is in Mahim constituency from where Raj Thackeray's son Amit is contesting for the first time. His cousin Aditya Thackeray is contesting from the neighboring constituency Worli.

Raj Thackeray has indicated that he will conclude his campaign by visiting other assembly constituencies in Mumbai and Thane to campaign for his party's candidates. “Even if the Election Commission grants permission for the rally, it will be difficult to organize it within a day,” he said.

Uddhav Thackeray had earlier said that he would not campaign for his candidate in Mahim (from where Amit Thackeray is debuting) as a rally at Shivaji Park would be enough, and the party does not need to campaign in every constituency.

The campaign for the state assembly elections will end at 5 pm on Monday, November 18 and Sunday being a holiday, it was seen as an ideal day to hold the rally at Shivaji Park. The ground holds emotional significance for Shiv Sena (UBT) as it hosts the Dussehra rally every year since the party was founded in 1966.

Both UBT and MNS had sought permission from BMC, which was granted to BMC as it was the first company to submit the application. While Yashwant Killedar had submitted the application on behalf of MNS on October 14, MP Anil Desai had submitted his party's form on October 15.


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