Political Rift in Sillod: BJP Refuses to Support Shiv Sena Candidate

The local BJP unit in Maharashtra has decided not to campaign for Shiv Sena's Abdul Sattar in the upcoming assembly elections, citing Sattar's alleged threats against BJP workers and actions that undermine the party. Sattar, who has switched affiliations multiple times, is now contesting from Sillod as a Shiv Sena candidate.

Tensions are rising in Maharashtra as the local BJP unit has resolved not to campaign for their ally Shiv Sena's candidate, Abdul Sattar, in the upcoming assembly elections. Sattar, contesting from the Sillod seat, has been accused of making threats against BJP members, stirring a political rift between the allies.

City BJP president Kamlesh Kataria has alleged that Sattar, who serves as the state Minorities Development Minister, has made provocative statements about 'finishing' the BJP in Sillod, while also participating in campaigns opposing BJP interests in previous elections.

Sattar, formerly with the Congress, has a complex political history, having changed his political allegiance to the undivided Shiv Sena before joining the faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Despite being part of the ruling Mahayuti alliance with BJP and Ajit Pawar's NCP, the BJP has prioritized national interest over supporting Sattar in this local contest.

(With inputs from agencies.)