Overview

• Former Shiv Sena MLA Sada Sarvankar met MNS chief Raj Thackeray on September 22 during the refurbished Shivaji Park Gymkhana’s public reopening in Dadar.
• Sarvankar told reporters he took Raj Thackeray’s blessings and emphasized a long-standing personal bond, saying the election was a separate matter.
• Sarvankar and Raj Thackeray’s son Amit both contested the Mahim Assembly seat in 2024 and lost to Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Mahesh Sawant.
• Coverage notes the relationship between Sarvankar and the Thackerays has been uneasy since the 2024 contest, even as the two appeared cordial at the event.
• The gymkhana reopened three days after receiving its Occupation Certificate on September 19, adding a refurbished gym, terraces and upgraded tennis courts, with management planning a women’s cricket team.