BJP rocked in Thane: Three corporators defect to Shiv Sena ahead of elections

• Three BJP corporators in Thane's Mira Bhayandar, denied tickets, have joined Shiv Sena (Shinde faction).
• The defectors are Dipali Mokashi, Veena Bhoir, and Suryakant Bhoir, who joined under Cabinet Minister Pratap Sarnaik.
• The corporators cited sidelining of loyal workers and favoritism by local BJP leaders like Narendra Mehta as reasons for their move.
• This defection is seen as a major embarrassment and setback for BJP in the upcoming municipal elections.
• Separately, in Ambernath, MP Shrikant Shinde formed a government with NCP corporators, delivering another blow to BJP.

Why It Matters: BJP faces significant setbacks in Thane and Ambernath as corporators defect to Shiv Sena before elections.