MIM's Owaisi Delivers Shock to Thackeray, Pawar Factions in Sambhajinagar Polls

• MIM emerged as the third-largest party in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation elections.
• MIM secured 15 seats, significantly impacting the Thackeray and Pawar factions.
• BJP led with 24 seats, followed by Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) with 18 seats.
• Internal disputes within the Thackeray faction, including leader Chandrakant Khaire's opposition to a candidate and allegations against Ambadas Danve, affected their performance.
• The results indicate a shift in political dynamics in Sambhajinagar, a former Shiv Sena stronghold.

Why It Matters: Owaisi's MIM made significant gains in Sambhajinagar, challenging traditional powers like Thackeray and Pawar.