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

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News18•19-01-2026, 17:01
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.
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