India, Oct. 1 -- Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has decided to shift the venue of their Dussehra rally from Azad Maidan, which is muck-ridden, to NESCO in Goregaon East. The Shiv Sena (UBT) has chosen to hold its Dussehra rally on Thursday at Shivaji Park, which is also waterlogged due to recent rains.

This year's rally is crucial as both parties prepare for a showdown in the upcoming Mumbai civic polls. Speaking at a press conference, Shinde said he had shifted the venue to NESCO, which will only be attended by workers from Mumbai and the MMR region, while those from flood-hit areas will work there.

Shinde had initially chosen Azad Maidan and begun preparations. The party installed three pumps to dewater the place, but the persistent slud...