Uddhav Thackeray alliance out on duck in Mumbai's bus transport union poll
Shashank Rao, a prominent trade union leader in Mumbai, is known for his influential role as the head of the BEST Workers' Union, representing employees of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking.Son of veteran union leader Sharad Rao, Shashank carried forward his father's legacy, advocating for the rights of BEST workers, auto-rickshaw drivers, and other labour groups with a focus on addressing worker grievances.The BEST election was seen as a litmus test for their joint strategy, aiming to leverage their combined voter base among Marathi-speaking communities and BEST employees.- EndsMust Watch
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