Tensions rose as MNS backed Eknath Shinde’s Sena in Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation, upsetting Uddhav Thackeray. Shiv Sena (UBT) called it a betrayal, demanding action against MNS corporators. Sanjay Raut criticized the post-poll defections as dangerous. The MNS’s five corporators now hold crucial sway in the council.