Just few days are left for the civic polls in Mumbai and that is why Bal Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are leaving no stones unturned to mark their presence. An important way to reach potential voters is through rallies. According to sources, election rallies of both the parties generate massive turnout that result in jam-packed roads. People who were planning to go out with their families in the evening refrained from doing so to avoid the discomfort of heavy traffic.
Shiv Sena decided to hold their rally at the MMRDA grounds in Bandra-Kurla Complex. The Jamboree Maidan in Worli hosted the rally for the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. Raj Thackeray was present in Nashik on 12th February and stated, “After lot of time, I have decided to finally hold the rally at Jamboree Maidan. I am really unhappy that I have been denied the Shivaji Park grounds.”
Raj Thackeray had earlier approached the Supreme Court and Bombay High Court against civic body’s decision that denied him permission to use Shivaji Park as the venue for his rally. However, Bombay High Court as well as Supreme Court rejected his appeal. Raj Thackeray then decided to hold his rally outside Sena Bhavan but unfortunately he was again denied the permission.
On 16th February 2012, both the parties will eagerly awaiting for positive outcome. Bal Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are renowned for their impressive speeches that can help them entice majority of votes. The Mumbai Police has already made arrangements for the upcoming civic polls.
For the past 17 years, the Sena has been in-charge of the civic body and is looking forward to retain its power in the upcoming civic poll. However, MNS has formulated plans to increase its tally. The upcoming election is associated with one of the richest municipal corporations in India and that is why all the major political parties wish to win this election.
