BJP-AIMIM Alliance in Akot Shakes Maharashtra Politics; Raut Attacks 'Two-Headed Earthworms'

• BJP formed an unexpected alliance with Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM in Akot Municipal Council, Akola district, after failing to secure a clear majority.
• The 'Akot Vikas Manch' includes BJP, AIMIM (5 seats), Shinde faction's Shiv Sena, Ajit Pawar's NCP, Sharad Pawar's NCP, and Prahar Janshakti Party.
• BJP also allied with Congress in Ambernath Municipal Council, drawing sharp criticism from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut.
• AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel denied knowledge of the Akot alliance, stating there would be no alliance with BJP at any cost and vowing action against local leaders.
• Sanjay Raut sarcastically remarked on BJP's alliances with parties it once opposed, calling BJP and AIMIM "two-headed earthworms" and questioning Congress.

Why It Matters: Unexpected BJP alliances with AIMIM in Akot and Congress in Ambernath spark political uproar in Maharashtra.