Shinde is locked in a Sena vs Sena battle against Shiv Sena (UBT)'s candidate Kedar Dighe. Kedar Dighe is the nephew of Shinde's political guru and Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe.

Thane: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, contesting the assembly election in the Kopari Panchpakhadi assembly, secured victory by 120717 votes. CM Shinde defeated UBT's candidate Kedar Dighe, who is the nephew of Shinde's mentor Anand Dighe,

CM Eknath Shinde emerged victorious in the Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency, defeating Kedar Dighe of Shiv Sena (UBT).

In the upcoming November 23 election for the Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde faces a challenge from his former mentor's nephew, Kedar Dighe. Shinde, aiming for another victory after the Shiv Sena split,