Nashik BJP Fury: Workers Detain City President Over Election Ticket Row

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News18•02-01-2026, 07:21
Nashik BJP Fury: Workers Detain City President Over Election Ticket Row
- •Angry BJP workers in Nashik held City President Sunil Kedar and Mandal President Shantaram Ghante captive at the party office.
- •The protest erupted over municipal election ticket distribution, with loyalists alleging they were sidelined for "outsiders."
- •Workers claimed "AB" forms were given to opportunists who joined last minute, despite their three years of dedicated work.
- •Ally RPI (Athawale faction) also joined the protest, angered by BJP's failure to fulfill its promise of two seats.
- •Police intervened to release the leaders after 20 minutes, but the widespread anger could impact BJP's election performance.
Why It Matters: BJP faces pre-election turmoil in Nashik as workers detain leaders over ticket distribution.
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