BJP Rebellion: Workers Detain Leaders in Nashik, Lock Up Candidate in Nagpur
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News1802-01-2026, 13:05

BJP Rebellion: Workers Detain Leaders in Nashik, Lock Up Candidate in Nagpur

  • High-voltage drama unfolds in BJP as municipal election nomination withdrawal deadline nears, revealing widespread internal rebellion.
  • In Nashik, angry BJP workers detained City President Sunil Kedar and Mandal President Shantaram Ghante inside the party office.
  • Workers protested against sidelining loyalists and giving tickets to turncoats, leading to police intervention for leaders' release.
  • In Nagpur, supporters locked rebel BJP candidate Kisan Gawande inside his house to prevent him from withdrawing his nomination.
  • Gawande, initially a BJP candidate, was asked to withdraw, leading to his independent candidacy and strong support from his locality.

Why It Matters: BJP faces severe internal rebellion and worker discontent over ticket distribution for municipal elections.

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