BJP Corners Sanjay Shirsat in Daughter's Ward; 'Friendly Fight' Turns Bitter

• A 'friendly contest' in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation turned into a real fight between Shiv Sena and BJP.
• MLA Sanjay Kenekar of BJP directly attacked Guardian Minister Sanjay Shirsat in his daughter's ward, alleging he abandoned supporters for personal gain.
• Kenekar criticized Shirsat for putting Padampura at risk for his daughter's election and questioned his role as a guardian.
• Sanjay Shirsat's daughter, Harshada Shirsat, a pilot, is contesting from Ward No. 18, a Shiv Sena stronghold.
• Harshada Shirsat declared assets worth 1.5 crore rupees and 2.29 crore rupees due from various entities, with no gold or diamond jewelry.

Why It Matters: BJP's direct attack on Sanjay Shirsat in his daughter's ward escalates local political rivalry.