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Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Photos / IN PHOTOS | Mumbai: Uddhav’s Sena prepares for muddy rally at Shivaji Park

IN PHOTOS | Mumbai: Uddhav’s Sena prepares for muddy rally at Shivaji Park

Updated On: 02 October, 2025 10:20 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

As the Dussehra showdown between the two Shiv Sena factions unfolds today, preparations at both venues, Shivaji Park and the Nesco Dome, highlight not just political differences but starkly contrasting ground realities. Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) is sticking to tradition by holding its annual rally at the iconic Shivaji Park in Dadar. However, this year’s preparations are mired, quite literally, in mud. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)

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As the Dussehra showdown between the two Shiv Sena factions unfolds today, preparations at both venues, Shivaji Park and the Nesco Dome, highlight not just political differences but starkly contrasting ground realities. Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) is sticking to tradition by holding its annual rally at the iconic Shivaji Park in Dadar. However, this year’s preparations are mired, quite literally, in mud. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)

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As the Dussehra showdown between the two Shiv Sena factions unfolds today, preparations at both venues, Shivaji Park and the Nesco Dome, highlight not just political differences but starkly contrasting ground realities. Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) is sticking to tradition by holding its annual rally at the iconic Shivaji Park in Dadar. However, this year’s preparations are mired, quite literally, in mud. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)
<p>Despite the difficult conditions, the Thackeray-led faction remains determined to uphold its legacy of addressing the public from this historic ground</p>

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Despite the difficult conditions, the Thackeray-led faction remains determined to uphold its legacy of addressing the public from this historic ground

<p>To ensure safety, over 300 police personnel have been deployed at Shivaji Park, with elaborate security arrangements in place to manage the large crowd and prevent stampedes</p>

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To ensure safety, over 300 police personnel have been deployed at Shivaji Park, with elaborate security arrangements in place to manage the large crowd and prevent stampedes

<p>At Shivaji Park, organisers expect more than 2 lakh supporters</p>

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At Shivaji Park, organisers expect more than 2 lakh supporters

<p>&nbsp;&ldquo;This tradition has continued for decades and will remain so. Arrangements are in place, though we are concerned about rain and the ground conditions,&rdquo; said a party functionary</p>

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 “This tradition has continued for decades and will remain so. Arrangements are in place, though we are concerned about rain and the ground conditions,” said a party functionary

<p>Police have stationed over 300 policemen and 100 traffic cops around Shivaji Park. CCTV cameras will also monitor the crowd and traffic flow</p>

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Police have stationed over 300 policemen and 100 traffic cops around Shivaji Park. CCTV cameras will also monitor the crowd and traffic flow

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