Archive · 13 Jan 2026
BJP's Jiten Barethia Elected Co-Opted Member with AIMIM Support
In a surprising turn of events, Jiten Barethia from the BJP was elected as a co-opted member of the Akot Municipal Council with the help of the AIMIM.
The AIMIM had their own candidate, Taj Rana, but his nomination was rejected because it was submitted too late.
So, the AIMIM councillors decided to support Barethia, who was the only candidate left.
This election happened despite a lot of controversy because the BJP and AIMIM had previously worked together, which many people criticized.
The Congress party even said that the BJP and AIMIM are similar.
It's like when two teams that usually don't get along decide to work together on one project, and everyone is surprised and a bit confused.
Jiten Barethia, BJP's nominee, was elected as a co-opted member of the Akot Municipal Council.
The election was supported by five AIMIM councillors after the AIMIM's nominee, Taj Rana, was disqualified.
The AIMIM's nominee was disqualified due to a late submission of nomination.
The BJP's alliance with the AIMIM has been controversial and drew criticism from the opposition.
Congress leaders criticized the BJP and AIMIM, alleging they are similar.
- Who
- Jiten Barethia, son of former BJP municipal president Ramchandra Barethia
- What
- Elected as a co-opted member of the Akot Municipal Council
- When
- Election held on Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Akot Municipal Council, Akola district
- Why
- With the support of five AIMIM councillors after the AIMIM's nominee was disqualified
- Candidate
- Jiten Barethia
- Party
- BJP
- Supporting Party
- AIMIM
- Location
- Akot Municipal Council, Akola district
- Election Date
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Controversy
- BJP's alliance with AIMIM
- Opposition Criticism
- Congress leaders allege BJP and AIMIM are similar