Shiv Sena Secures Ulhasnagar Mayor Post with Vanchit Support, Sidelines BJP

• Shiv Sena gains support from two Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi corporators in Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation.
• This move clears Shiv Sena's path to install its mayor in Ulhasnagar, despite BJP's claims.
• In the 78-seat Ulhasnagar corporation, both Shiv Sena and BJP won 37 seats each, falling short of the 40-seat majority.
• Vanchit corporators met Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and pledged support for ward development.
• The development comes amidst a power struggle between Shiv Sena and BJP for mayoral posts across Maharashtra.

Why It Matters: Shiv Sena, with Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi's support, is set to install its mayor in Ulhasnagar, bypassing BJP.