Pimpri Chinchwad BJP in Turmoil: Loyalists Protest Defector Entry at Savarkar Statue

• BJP loyalists in Pimpri Chinchwad are protesting against the potential induction of defectors like Raju Misal (NCP) and Amit Gawade (Shiv Sena) for municipal elections.
• Aspirants staged a protest in front of the Swatantryaveer Savarkar statue, expressing discontent over being sidelined for defectors.
• The protest highlights a dilemma for BJP: strengthen with defectors or nominate loyal party members in the upcoming elections.
• Protesting aspirants from Ward No. 15 (RSS stronghold) threaten to contest as rebels if defectors are given tickets.
• CM Fadnavis announced BJP and Ajit Pawar's NCP will contest Pimpri Chinchwad municipal elections independently, setting up a tough fight.

Why It Matters: BJP faces internal rebellion in Pimpri Chinchwad as loyalists protest defectors, threatening election impact.