Thackeray Faction Mayor in Chandrapur? BJP Offers Support, Political Game Changer

• BJP has reportedly offered the mayoral post to the Thackeray faction in Chandrapur Municipal Corporation, despite the Thackeray faction having only 6 corporators.
• This offer from a BJP MLA aims to keep the Congress, the largest party with 27 corporators, out of power in the 66-member corporation.
• The Thackeray faction (6) and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (2) form an 8-member kingmaker group, demanding the mayoral post for their support.
• Neither Congress (30 with allies) nor BJP (24 with allies) has a clear majority of 34 seats, making the 8-member group crucial.
• The political move in Chandrapur could have significant repercussions across Maharashtra, especially concerning the ongoing power struggle in Mumbai.

Why It Matters: BJP's offer of Chandrapur mayoral post to Thackeray faction could reshape Maharashtra politics.