Rane's Strategy Shakes Thackeray Faction in Konkan ZP Elections; BJP Wins Unopposed

• BJP successfully implemented an 'unopposed pattern' in the Zilla Parishad elections in Kankavli, Sindhudurg, dealing a blow to the Thackeray faction.
• Nitesh Rane's strategy led to five Mahayuti candidates being elected unopposed, including Prachi Devanand Isvalkar (Kharepatan ZP) and Sadhana Nakashe (Kokisare Panchayat Samiti).
• Thackeray Sena candidates withdrew nominations in key constituencies like Kharepatan and Janavli, paving the way for BJP and Shinde faction victories.
• Sanjana Santosh Rane (BJP) won unopposed in Bidwadi Panchayat Samiti after the UBT candidate's nomination was disqualified due to having three children.
• BJP's Sonu Sawant was elected unopposed from Varavde Panchayat Samiti, further solidifying the party's dominance in the region.

Why It Matters: BJP, led by Nitesh Rane, secured significant unopposed victories in Konkan ZP elections, weakening the Thackeray faction.