Mumbai is all set for a high-voltage political showdown this Dussehra as the Shiv Sena splits into two camps and hosts rival rallies on the same day in different parts of the city. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) will hold its traditional Dussehra rally at the iconic Shivaji Park in Dadar West, while the Eknath Shinde-led faction plans a parallel rally at the sprawling NESCO Exhibition Centre in Goregaon.
This dramatic face-off between the two Sena factions is stirring massive buzz in political circles and among citizens. Once a united force, the party has fractured into two competing groups following internal conflicts, and Dussehra 2025 marks their first major public clash since the split.
The UBT rally at Shivaji Park will see party loyalists gather to celebrate the festival with cultural performances and fiery speeches, aiming to reinforce their claim as the true Shiv Sena. Meanwhile, the Shinde faction’s event at NESCO Exhibition Centre promises a grand spectacle designed to showcase their strength and challenge UBT’s dominance.
Both rallies are expected to draw thousands of supporters, with political heavyweights from each side addressing the crowds. The outcome of this Dussehra showdown is likely to influence Mumbai’s political landscape and set the tone for upcoming elections.
As Mumbai gears up for this unprecedented Sena vs Sena battle, all eyes will be on how the two rival camps use this cultural festival to assert their political legitimacy. Dussehra, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, will this year also symbolize a test of strength for the fractured Shiv Sena.
