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

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News18•02-01-2026, 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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