India, Oct. 27 -- Ahead of the assembly polls, the political landscape in Navi Mumbai is rife with intensity. Long-standing alliances teeter on edge, some leaders are eyeing independent bids and voices of rebellion echo.

With stakes higher than ever, this election is poised to be a referendum on loyalty for the parties. Earlier this week, the BJP faced rebellion in Navi Mumbai as Sandeep Naik who was excluded from candidacy quit the party, challenging the party unity. Its alliance Shiv Sena's Upneta Vijay Nahata, who had earlier planned to contest from NCP (SP) as the seat was to go to BJP, finding the NCP (SP) door closed, has filed his nomination papers to contest as an independent. Meanwhile, Mangesh Amale from NCP (SP), who was denie...