Sheetal Mhatre, Sena spokesperson and ex-Mumbai corporator, joins Shinde camp

Sheetal Mhatre, a former Mumbai corporator, paid a visit to Shinde's residence late in the evening along with some Sena workers and expressed her support to the newly appointed chief minister.

Updated on: Jul 12, 2022, 23:07:07 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Sheetal Mhatre, a spokesperson of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, joined the Eknath Shinde-led ruling faction of the party on Tuesday.

Sheetal Mhatre. (Twitter) 

Mhatre, a former Mumbai corporator, paid a visit to Shinde's residence late in the evening along with some Sena workers and expressed her support to the newly appointed chief minister.

With this, she became the first former corporator of the Shiv Sena from Mumbai to openly announced support for Shinde.

Also read | Sena’s outgoing corporator jumps ship, more to desert Thackeray camp

Mhatre had represented ward no 7 in suburban Dahisar in north Mumbai in 2012 and 2017. She had been appointed as the 'sampark sanghatak' (coordinator) for the Alibaug-Pen area.

The development comes months before the crucial election for the Sena-controlled Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Shinde's rebellion last month led to the collapse of the Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition government.

He was sworn in as the chief minister on June 30 with Bharatiya Janata Party's Devendra Fadnavis as his deputy.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!

Stay updated with all the Breaking News and Latest News from Mumbai. Click here for comprehensive coverage of top Cities including Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and more across India along with Stay informed on the latest happenings in World News.