India, Oct. 29 -- Monday witnessed a host of nominations being filed by top party leaders in the city with show of strength through massive rallies. BJP's Ganesh Naik filed his nomination in Airoli, while his younger son, former MLA Sandeep Naik, who recently quit BJP, filed his nomination as NCP (SP) candidate from Belapur.

However, all is not well in the Shiv Sena as top leaders have rebelled in both the constituencies. After its upneta Vijay Nahata quit to contest as an independent in Belapur, city chief Vijay Chougule is set to contest against BJP MLA Ganesh Naik in Airoli.

"Everyone has the right to contest in a democracy. The Mahayuti alliance is with me and if some people do not want to support me, it is their call," said Naik. "...