BJP Turmoil Rocks Maharashtra Civic Polls: Candidate Drama, Protests Erupt Across Cities

• Nagpur: BJP candidate Kisan Gavande was confined by supporters to prevent him from withdrawing his nomination for Ward 13 (D).
• Nagpur: Supporters, upset over the party's request for Gavande to withdraw, chanted slogans until BJP MLC Parinay Phuke intervened, leading to Gavande's eventual withdrawal.
• Pune: BJP withdrew Pooja More Jadhav's candidature after old videos surfaced showing her criticizing CM Devendra Fadnavis; she cited social media trolling as the reason for her withdrawal.
• Nashik: BJP loyalists protested against tickets being given to recent party entrants instead of long-time members, gheraoing leaders and leading to increased security at the party office.
• The incidents highlight significant internal dissent and challenges for the BJP in candidate selection ahead of the January 15 Maharashtra Civic Polls.

Why It Matters: BJP faces widespread internal dissent and protests over candidate selection in Maharashtra Civic Polls.