After rebelling against Shiv Sena leadership, the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will face its first popularity test in the November 3 bypoll to the Andheri (East) Assembly segment in Mumbai, which was represented by Shiv Sena MLA the late Ramesh Latke.

The upcoming election has generated intense interest as both the factions of Shiv Sena are vying for the "Bow and Arrow" symbol of Shiv Sena. The Election Commission is currently hearing the pleas to decide the `real` Shiv Sena and the allotment of the poll symbol.