BJP-Congress Alliance Shocks Maharashtra Politics in Ambernath, Stuns Shinde Faction

• BJP and Congress formed an unexpected alliance in Ambernath Municipal Council, Thane, to keep Shiv Sena's Shinde faction out of power.
• This alliance contradicts BJP's national 'Congress-free India' slogan, sparking political controversy.
• BJP's Tejashree Karanjule secured the Mayor post with support from Congress and NCP (Ajit Pawar group), forming 'Ambernath Vikas Aghadi'.
• Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) criticized the alliance as 'indecent' and a 'stab in the back', expressing strong discontent.
• BJP defended its move, citing lack of response from Shinde faction for a grand alliance and past corruption allegations.

Why It Matters: Unexpected BJP-Congress alliance in Ambernath reshapes local politics, stunning Shinde faction.