Shinde Faction's Nashik Strategy Fails: 'Trimbak Pattern' Backfires

• Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) faced a major setback in Nashik, securing fewer than 20 seats despite aiming for 50.
• The BJP's independent stance in Nashik impacted the Shinde faction and Ajit Pawar faction's performance.
• Minister Dada Bhuse's divided attention and local leaders' focus on their wards hindered city-wide coordination.
• The 'Trimbak Pattern' strategy, successful in previous municipal council elections, proved ineffective in the municipal corporation elections.
• Despite Eknath Shinde's emotional appeal and personal marketing, local voters rejected outside leadership's influence.

Why It Matters: Shinde faction's Nashik strategy failed due to BJP's independent run, poor coordination, and ineffective 'Trimbak Pattern'.