Updated On: 01 October, 2025 10:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The tradition of Shiv Sena's Dussehra rally began in 1966 with party founder Bal Thackeray. However, after a split in 2022 when Eknath Shinde rebelled against Uddhav’s leadership. The two factions have since been holding separate events

Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde will hold separate Dussehra rallies in Mumbai on Oct 2. File Pic
Rival Shiv Sena factions led by Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will hold separate Dussehra rallies in Mumbai on Thursday.
Both leaders are expected to criticise each other during their speeches.