Mahayuti Conflict Escalates in Mumbai: BJP-Shiv Sena Tensions Rise

• Conflict between Shiv Sena and BJP within the Mahayuti alliance in Mumbai is intensifying.
• Shiv Sena's Samadhan Sarvankar alleged local BJP officials caused his defeat in Ward No. 194, accusing them of not adhering to 'alliance dharma'.
• BJP refuted Sarvankar's claims, stating he is spreading false information and advised against public statements, threatening Cyber Cell action.
• BJP's Akshata Tendulkar countered, suggesting Sarvankar analyze voting statistics, implying Shiv Sena's own votes were lacking.
• Similar disputes are reported in Prabhadevi and Pratikshanagar (Ward No. 173), where BJP allegedly campaigned for its own symbol despite Shiv Sena having an official Mahayuti candidate.

Why It Matters: Internal conflicts between BJP and Shiv Sena are damaging the Mahayuti alliance in Mumbai.