BJP Delivers Blow to Shiv Sena: Tanaji Sawant's Nephew Joins BJP for ZP Election

• BJP has fielded Prithviraj Shivaji Sawant, nephew of Shiv Sena leader and former minister Tanaji Sawant, as its candidate for the Zilla Parishad election from Manegaon group in Madha taluka.
• This move is seen as a significant blow to Tanaji Sawant and Shiv Sena, especially after a dispute between BJP and Shiv Sena over the mayoral post.
• Tanaji Sawant's brother, Shivaji Sawant, has been attempting to join BJP for three months, but his entry was reportedly delayed by Tanaji Sawant.
• Shivaji Sawant had accused his brother, former Health Minister Tanaji Sawant, of stopping his BJP entry by speaking to the Chief Minister, highlighting a political dispute between the brothers.
• Despite the delay in Shivaji Sawant's formal entry, BJP gave candidature to his son, Prithviraj, effectively checkmating Tanaji Sawant.

Why It Matters: BJP strategically fields Tanaji Sawant's nephew in ZP elections, escalating political rivalry within the Sawant family.