Summary:
On its part, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, senior minister Subhash Desai and party leader Milind Narvekar had opened up communication with rebels. In the Konkan region, BJP and Shiv Sena, despite alliance, face a tough challenge as rebels could turn spoilsport. In Ramtek constituency, it is an acid test for BJP legislator Mallikarjun Reddy to retain his seat as Shiv Sena rebel Ashish Jaiswal is in the fray. In Hinganghar Devali, Sena rebel Ashok Shinde has not withdrawn his nomination. In Mira Bhayander, BJP legislator Narendra Mehta is pitted against the BJP rebel and former mayor Gita Jain..