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Dahi Handi Festivities Turn Into Political Battleground Ahead of Civic Polls
Aditi
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Aug 18, 2025
The vibrant Dahi Handi celebrations across Mumbai and Maharashtra have this year taken on a distinct political hue, transforming the traditional festival into an unofficial battleground for rival factions eyeing the upcoming civic polls. With local body elections just months away, leaders from various Shiv Sena factions and the MNS are strategically leveraging these popular events to connect with and sway Marathi voters, marking a high-voltage pre-election outreach program amidst the festive revelry. [5, 6, 20]