Archive · 8 Jan 2026
BJP Alliances Spark Political Turmoil in Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, the BJP made some surprising deals with its rivals, the Congress and AIMIM, to win control in two towns called Ambernath and Akot.
The BJP's leader, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, was not happy about these deals.
He said they were not approved by the party and that they went against the party's rules.
He even ordered the local leaders to stop these alliances.
Other parties, like the Shiv Sena, were upset and called the deals unfair.
The Congress also punished some of its members for making these deals without permission.
The BJP, however, said they did it to make the towns better and stop corruption.
This has caused some tension in the state's politics.
BJP formed post-poll alliances with Congress and NCP in Ambernath, sidelining Shiv Sena.
BJP also allied with AIMIM and other parties in Akot, forming the 'Akot Vikas Manch'.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis rejected these alliances, calling them unapproved and against party discipline.
Shiv Sena criticized the alliances as unethical and opportunistic, calling it a betrayal of 'coalition dharma'.
Congress suspended 12 corporators and the Ambernath block president for violating party discipline.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, BJP, Congress, AIMIM, Shiv Sena, NCP
- What
- BJP formed alliances with Congress and AIMIM in Ambernath and Akot municipal councils; Fadnavis ordered these alliances to be broken
- When
- After the civic elections in December 2023 and recent political developments
- Where
- Ambernath and Akot, Maharashtra
- Why
- To secure power and ensure stable administration, according to the BJP; Fadnavis rejected the alliances as they violated party discipline
- Location
- Ambernath and Akot, Maharashtra
- Parties Involved
- BJP, Congress, AIMIM, Shiv Sena, NCP
- Ambernath Municipal Council Seats
- Shiv Sena: 27, BJP: 14, Congress: 12, NCP: 4, Independents: 2
- Akot Municipal Council Seats
- BJP: 11, AIMIM: 5, Congress: 6, Others: 13
- Alliance Names
- Ambernath Vikas Aghadi, Akot Vikas Manch
- CM's Stance
- Rejected alliances, ordered action against local leaders
- Congress' Reaction
- Suspended 12 corporators and Ambernath block president for violating party discipline
- BJP's Defense
- Claimed alliances were for stable governance and development
Sources
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Unacceptable: Fadnavis
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