Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Post-Poll Violence in Bhiwandi
There was a big fight between workers of two political parties, KVA and BJP, in Bhiwandi town.
The fight started because of tensions after a recent election.
People threw stones, and the police had to use sticks to stop the fight.
Six people got hurt, including two police officers.
Both sides blame each other for starting the fight.
The police arrested 44 people and are investigating.
The situation is now under control with extra security to prevent more fights.
In the recent election, the Congress party won the most seats, followed by the BJP and others.
A clash between KVA and BJP workers in Bhiwandi town resulted in six injuries, including two police personnel.
The violence was triggered by tensions following the Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation elections.
KVA activists allegedly hurled stones and ransacked the BJP office, leading to a police lathicharge.
Both sides blamed each other for initiating the violence, with the BJP alleging a murderous attack and the KVA claiming they were the victims.
The situation is currently under control with heavy security deployed to prevent further escalation, and 44 people have been arrested.
- Who
- Workers of Konark Vikas Aghadi (KVA) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- What
- Clash between rival party workers leading to violence, injuries, and arrests
- When
- Late Sunday night, January 18, 2024
- Where
- Shivaji Chowk, Bhiwandi, Thane district, Maharashtra
- Why
- Tensions following the recently concluded Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation elections
Konark Vikas Aghadi (KVA)
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Initiation of Violence
Konark Vikas Aghadi (KVA)
KVA claims they were victims of a murderous attack by BJP supporters.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
BJP alleges that KVA supporters initiated the violence by attacking their office and workers.
Police Action
Konark Vikas Aghadi (KVA)
KVA demands strict action against BJP and the police for failing to prevent the attack.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
BJP demands immediate action against KVA for inciting violence and disturbing law and order.
- Location
- Shivaji Chowk, Bhiwandi, Thane district, Maharashtra
- Injured
- 6 (2 police personnel, 4 political workers)
- Arrested
- 44 (36 from KVA, 8 from BJP)
- Involved Parties
- Konark Vikas Aghadi (KVA) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Trigger
- Tensions following Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation elections
- Police Action
- Lathicharge to disperse rioters, five FIRs registered
- Current Situation
- Under control with heavy security deployed
- Election Results
- Congress: 30, BJP: 22, KVA: 4, Shiv Sena: 12, NCP: 12, SP: 6, BVA: 3, Independent: 1
Sources
Clash between rival party workers in Thane’s Bhiwandi town; 2 cops among 6 injured
Post-Poll Violence Rocks Bhiwandi As Rival Party Workers Clash After Civic Defeat, Police Step In To Restore Order
Bhiwandi Post-Poll Clash Leaves 44 Arrested As Rival Groups Stone-Pelt, Police Register Five FIRs