MNS Aligns with Shiv Sena-BJP, Stirring Political Waves in Kalyan Dombivli

In a surprising political development within Maharashtra's Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation, five MNS corporators offered support to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, allied with the BJP, potentially upsetting Uddhav Thackeray's strategies. This shift could influence the appointment of mayoral posts in upcoming civic elections.

Amid intense political maneuvering in Maharashtra's civic elections, a notable shift occurred as five corporators from Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) pledged their support to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. This move aligns the MNS with the BJP-backed Shiv Sena, possibly complicating the plans of Uddhav Thackeray's faction.

The MNS's decision, although not an official party stance, may affect the political balance in the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation. The support increases the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance's strength to 108 seats in the 122-member body, just ahead of the lottery for mayoral posts.

Political leaders express mixed reactions as the region braces for the January 22 mayoral lotteries, which will define leadership roles across civic bodies. As discussions continue, the focus shifts to how these political dynamics will impact local governance and future cooperation among parties.

(With inputs from agencies.)