Ahead of their highly anticipated electoral battle, Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora and UBT Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray have exchanged sharp comments on social media, each calling for an open debate on Mumbai's development. The two political figures have raised concerns about restrictions on political discussions surrounding key civic issues.

Milind Deora and Aaditya Thackeray are set to face off in Mumbai’s Worli constituency, where Thackeray currently serves as the incumbent Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).