Following a denial of his ticket request by the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction, a former district head of Shiv Sena UBT decided to shift allegiance and joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Disappointed by Shiv Sena UBT’s decision, he rebelled and sought new political avenues, ultimately finding support within the NCP, which granted him a ticket to contest from Bhor. This move marks his formal break from the Shiv Sena UBT, reflecting the growing competition between regional factions as leaders seek viable paths for election success. His candidacy signals NCP's strategic recruitment of seasoned leaders.