BJP's Jiten Barethia Wins Akot Councillor Post with AIMIM Support Amid Uproar

• BJP's Jiten Barethia secured a councillor post in Akot, Akola district, with the support of five AIMIM corporators.
• The alliance sparked controversy, leading Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to order its dissolution, citing unacceptability.
• Fadnavis stated that alliances with Congress and AIMIM are not permissible and threatened disciplinary action for violations.
• AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel denied any official alliance with BJP, vowing strict action against any party member who claimed otherwise.
• BJP emerged as the single largest party in Akot with 11 seats, while AIMIM secured 5 seats in the civic polls.

Why It Matters: BJP's Jiten Barethia won a civic poll seat in Akot with AIMIM support, causing political controversy.