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

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News18•21-01-2026, 14:22
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.
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