Sources also revealed that Uddhav Thackeray tried to convince Salvi to remain with the party, as his exit would further weaken the already struggling Sena (UBT) in the Konkan region.Salvi, a veteran leader, faced a tough electoral battle in the recent assembly elections, losing to Shiv Sena candidate Kiran Samant, the brother of Industries Minister Uday Samant. His political troubles deepened following the 2022 split in Shiv Sena, when he chose to remain with the Uddhav-led faction instead of joining Shinde.In addition, Salvi found himself embroiled in legal issues, with the state Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigating him for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. During the campaign, he expressed concerns about financial difficulties, as his accounts had been sealed.
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