Shinde Faction Claims Kalyan-Dombivli Mayor Post with MNS, BJP Reacts

• The Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) has announced an alliance with MNS to claim the Mayor's post in Kalyan-Dombivli.
• MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde stated that a Shiv Sena-MNS mayor would be appointed, surprising BJP.
• The Shinde faction, with 53 corporators, 4 Thackeray rebels, and 5 MNS members, has reached a majority.
• BJP leader Dipesh Mhatre welcomed MNS's support for Shiv Sena, emphasizing the grand alliance's mandate.
• Mhatre asserted that no one can do politics by sidelining BJP, given their strong performance.

Why It Matters: Shinde faction's alliance with MNS for Kalyan-Dombivli Mayor post creates political stir, surprising BJP.