BJP-SS(Sinde) grand alliance faces rebellion

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

On the last day of nominations for Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, several aspirants defied party directives, filing independently or using B-forms from other parties, creating tension within the alliance.

Seat Allocation: Out of 52 seats (excluding Sillod), BJP will contest 27 and Shiv Sena(SS) Shinde 25. In the Zilla Parishad elections (63 seats), BJP contests 27, SS(Shinde) 25; Sillod sees a friendly contest.

Ministerial statements:

• Atul Save (BJP): “Rebellion occurred in many areas. Thursday’s joint meeting will help find a way forward.”

• Guardian Minister Sanjay Shirsat [SS(Shinde)]: “B-forms given to each other’s candidates reduce credibility. We await BJP’s message for a meeting to resolve issues.”

Wednesday’s Developments: In West, Phulambri, Khultabad, and other tehsils, despite seat allocation, candidates filed nominations in groups or individually. Thursday’s meeting will decide on withdrawal of rebellious nominations. Sillod remains a friendly contest.

Seat distribution highlights

• Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar & Phulambri: BJP – Ladsavangi, Karmad, Goltagaon, Pimpriraja, Babra, Pal, Ganor; SS(Shinde) – Sawangi, Adgaon Budrukh, Wadod Bazar.

• Kannad Assembly: BJP – Gondegaon, Kunjkheda, Hatnur, Jehur, Devgaon Rangari; SS(Shinde) – Nagad, Karanjkheda, Chincholi Limbaji, Pishor.

• Vaijapur Assembly: BJP – Wakla, Shivur, Mahalgaon, Nevargaon; SS(Shinde) – Borsar, Sanvadgaon, Lasurgaon, Paigaon, Banjergaon.

• Paithan Assembly: BJP – Bidkin; SS(Shinde)– Chitegaon, Adul Bu., Pachod, Davarwadi, Dhorikin, Pimpalwadi P., Vihamandva, Navgaon.

• Gangapur Assembly: BJP – Sawangi, Ambelohel, Ranjangaon She. Pu., Walu Bu., Shendurwada; SS(Shinde) – Turkabad, Shillegav, Jamgaon.

• Khultabad: BJP – Ellora, Bazarsavangi, Gadana.

• Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar West: BJP – Daulatabad, Wadgaon Kolhati (NE); SS(Shinde) – Wadgaon (Mid-West), Pandharpur.

• Sillod Assembly: Friendly contest, 11 seats.