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.