Archive · 28 Nov 2025
BJP and Shiv Sena Alliance Strains Ahead of Polls
There is a big fight between two political parties, BJP and Shiv Sena, who are usually friends.
A man named Nilesh Rane from Shiv Sena said that BJP is trying to buy votes with money.
The BJP leader, Ravindra Chavan, said he wants to keep their friendship until the elections on December 2.
Another leader, Sharad Pawar, also said that it's not right to buy votes with money.
The police are looking into the matter to see if any rules were broken.
Shiv Sena MLA Nilesh Rane accused BJP of voter bribery attempts ahead of local body elections.
BJP state president Ravindra Chavan wants to maintain the alliance with Shiv Sena until the December 2 polls.
Nilesh Rane conducted a 'sting operation' alleging cash distribution by BJP workers for voter inducement.
BJP leaders defended the cash found at a worker's residence, claiming it was for business purposes.
Sharad Pawar criticized the Mahayuti alliance for seeking votes through financial assurances.
- Who
- BJP and Shiv Sena, with allegations by Nilesh Rane and responses from Ravindra Chavan, Nitesh Rane, and other BJP leaders
- What
- Tensions within the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance over allegations of voter bribery ahead of local body elections
- When
- Allegations made on Wednesday, with elections scheduled for December 2
- Where
- Maharashtra, particularly in Sindhudurg district and other areas with upcoming local body polls
- Why
- Allegations of cash distribution to influence voters, leading to a rift between the alliance partners
- Alliance Partners
- BJP and Shiv Sena
- Election Date
- December 2
- Allegations
- Voter bribery attempts by BJP
- Key Figures
- Ravindra Chavan, Nilesh Rane, Nitesh Rane
- Local Bodies
- 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats
- Opposition Leader
- Sharad Pawar
- Controversial Incident
- Cash found at BJP worker's residence
- Legal Action
- Police and Election Commission inquiries
