Chandrapur: Tensions within the Congress party in the Chandrapur Municipal Corporation (CMC) have escalated. Three corporators from MP Pratibha Dhanorkar’s faction have reportedly shifted their support to MLA Vijay Wadettiwar’s camp. This development signals a significant realignment within the party, highlighting the ongoing internal conflict.
They were reportedly taken outside Chandrapur on Wednesday night, triggering speculation that the Wadettiwar faction now has the support of 14 corporators, against 13 with the Dhanorkar camp. Congress is the largest party in the 27-member House, but internal factionalism enabled the BJP to form the civic administration. However, after a prolonged dispute, Adbale was elected with the support of 16 corporators.
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Earlier, corporators from both Congress factions had backed Rajesh Adur as group leader.