Political Drama in Maharashtra: Congress MLC Joins BJP Amidst Turbulence

Congress MLC Pradnya Satav defected to BJP, causing a blow to her former party ahead of local elections. Accusations arose from Congress leaders alleging BJP's use of inducements and disregard for democratic principles. The political switch hints at broader unrest among Maharashtra's political alliances.

In a surprising political turn, Congress Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Pradnya Satav announced her switch to the BJP just hours after resigning from the Maharashtra Legislative Council.

This high-profile defection has sparked allegations from the Congress, accusing the BJP of manipulating democratic norms through monetary and positional temptations.

Satav, who succeeded her late husband Rajiv Satav in political prominence, joined the BJP in the company of Maharashtra's BJP chief Ravindra Chavan and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule. This shift, occurring in the midst of local elections, poses a significant challenge for her former party, the Congress.

(With inputs from agencies.)