Archive · 23 Jan 2026
BJP Demands Key Posts in Thane
In Thane, Maharashtra, the BJP and Shiv Sena are in a municipal corporation.
The Shiv Sena won more seats, but the BJP wants important jobs like mayor and deputy mayor.
The BJP says they should get these jobs because they are part of the ruling alliance.
They will choose their group leader on January 27.
The Shiv Sena wants to have a mayor from their party to honor their founder's birthday.
The BJP also wants jobs in ward committees and on transport and education boards.
They had a meeting to talk about who should be the group leader.
BJP demands key posts in Thane Municipal Corporation, including mayor and deputy mayor.
Shiv Sena won 75 seats, BJP won 28 seats in the 131-member House.
BJP wants representation in ward committees and on transport and education boards.
BJP to appoint group leader in TMC on January 27.
Shiv Sena claims mayor post to honor late founder Balasaheb Thackeray's birthday.
- Who
- BJP, Shiv Sena
- What
- BJP demanding key posts in Thane Municipal Corporation
- When
- January 23, 2024
- Where
- Thane, Maharashtra
- Why
- BJP wants due respect as Mahayuti partner
- Location
- Thane Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra
- Shiv Sena Seats
- 75
- BJP Seats
- 28
- Mayor Post
- Reserved for Scheduled Castes
- BJP's Demand
- Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Standing Committee Chairman, Leader of the House
- BJP Group Leader Appointment
- January 27
