Kalyan-Dombivli: Shinde Backs Mahayuti Mayor, BJP Eyes Solo Win

• Tensions are rising between the Shiv Sena Shinde group and BJP in Kalyan-Dombivli ahead of municipal elections.
• BJP state president Ravindra Chavan is actively working to secure a BJP mayor in Kalyan-Dombivli, his home ground.
• BJP worker Dipesh Mhatre stated the party is prepared to contest elections independently, aiming for 72 corporators and a BJP mayor.
• MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde hinted at a "grand alliance" mayor, but BJP's "self-reliance" stance creates internal debate.

Why It Matters: Kalyan-Dombivli's ruling alliance faces internal conflict over mayoral election.