Chavan's Surprise Move: BJP Poaches Corporator, Stuns Shinde Faction & MNS

• BJP state president Ravindra Chavan inducted a former MNS corporator into BJP in Dombivli.
• The corporator was scheduled to join the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) in Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's presence.
• Chavan's move checkmated both the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and MNS, causing intense displeasure.
• The incident exposed a lack of internal coordination within the Mahayuti alliance and threatens its stability.
• This defection highlights ongoing disputes between BJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) over poaching members.

Why It Matters: BJP's Ravindra Chavan's defection move has created a new rift within the Mahayuti alliance.