Tensions are on the rise in Ulhasnagar as the political clash between BJP and Shiv Sena takes a serious turn with police involvement
1 police station against Manish Hingorani, Kapil Adsul, Avinash Punjabi, Gaurav Bhalerao, Rakesh Pathak and Pradeep Ramchandani. ULHASNAGAR: The political feud between the BJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), both constituents of the ruling Mahayuti, over the appointment of nominated corporators in Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) has now reached the police station, with rival groups filing complaints against each other. A case was registered at Ulhasnagar No. Amid the escalating row, senior BJP and Shiv Sena leaders have intervened and reportedly instructed local leaders to refrain from making statements against each other. The latest police cases, however, indicate that the alliance’s local-level tensions remain unresolved.
The rift widened after local BJP leaders said they would not work for Kalyan MP Dr Shrikant Shinde in future elections and accused the Kalani family of creating differences between the allies. The confrontation stems from the dispute over seven nominated corporators. The BJP has challenged the mayor’s decision in the High Court. Nikam, considered close to the Kalani family, subsequently targeted Chavan and demanded that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis remove him.