Mumbai is gearing up for the Lok Sabha elections with major contests between two factions of Shiv Sena in three out of the six constituencies. The Thackeray group is represented by a torch symbol while the Shinde group uses a bow and arrow symbol. The primary challenge for the Thackeray group is to clarify the confusion surrounding these symbols before the voting on May 20th.
The factions will face each other in Northwest Mumbai, South Mumbai, and South Central Mumbai. The groups have been actively campaigning to educate voters about their respective symbols, especially in areas like slums and Marathi neighborhoods.
While some activists believe the symbol confusion may not impact the election outcome, others are focused on ensuring voters understand the significance of the torch symbol. Additionally, the Thackeray group faces the challenge of conveying their election symbol to Congress and Marathi voters. The candidates are part of the Grand Alliance, further emphasizing the importance of symbol clarity among different voter groups.