Sun Oct 13 09:22:33 UTC 2024: ## Shinde-led Shiv Sena Wins 7 Seats in Lok Sabha By-Elections, Claiming “Real Shiv Sena” Status
**Mumbai:** The Shiv Sena faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has claimed victory in seven Lok Sabha seats in by-elections, declaring themselves as the “real Shiv Sena” after defeating the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT). The results are seen as a significant victory for the Shinde faction, solidifying their control over the party.
In other news, Mumbai police have recovered 44 lakh rupees worth of cocaine and syrup in a major drug bust. The incident comes amid rising concerns about drug abuse in the city. Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena (UBT) paid tribute to Ratan Tata in their Dussehra rally.
**Note:** This news article is a condensed summary of the original text and does not include the details about the 1.47 crore rupee fraud case, as they were not presented in a clear context.
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