BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Under Strain as Maharashtra Municipal Elections Approach

Nov 28, 2025 01:59 am CST

Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan seeks to preserve alliance with Shiv Sena until December 2 municipal elections despite serious allegations of voter bribery from MLA Nilesh Rane. The controversy involves a claimed sting operation at a BJP worker's home, where cash allegedly meant for voter inducement was discovered, highlighting growing tensions within the Mahayuti coalition government.