BJP's Mayoral Dreams in Amravati Face Hurdles from Allies

• BJP emerged as the single largest party with 25 seats in Amravati Municipal Corporation, needing 19 more for a majority.
• Allies Yuva Swabhimani Party (15 seats) and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction, 11 seats) are crucial for BJP to reach the 44-seat majority.
• NCP's Sanjay Khodke opposes alliance if BJP partners with Ravi Rana, creating a rift among potential allies.
• Ravi Rana, with 15 seats, is a 'kingmaker' and may demand the Standing Committee Chairman post, causing concern for the Ajit Pawar faction.
• Internal BJP leaders in Amravati are unhappy with Navneet Rana, alleging she sabotaged BJP candidates, further complicating the situation.

Why It Matters: BJP's path to the Amravati mayoral post is complicated by internal and allied factionalism.