Congress Suspends 12 Councilors, Block President Over BJP Alliance in Ambernath

• Congress suspended 12 councilors and its Ambernath block president for allying with BJP in Ambernath Municipal Council.
• The alliance in Ambernath, Thane district, helped BJP, Congress, and NCP reach a majority of 31 seats, despite Shiv Sena being the single largest party.
• The Congress's Maharashtra unit dissolved the Ambernath block unit, stating the alliance with BJP was formed without state leadership's approval.
• Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant clarified there's no formal alliance but support was given without permission, leading to show-cause notices.
• Chief Minister Fadnavis also expressed disapproval over BJP's alliance with AIMIM in Akot Municipal Council, stating such alliances lack party approval.

Why It Matters: Congress took strict action against members for unauthorized alliance with BJP in Maharashtra civic polls.