The Maharashtra assembly election results have not only reshaped the political landscape but also uncovered deep divisions within both the Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliances. Allegations of sabotage and internal strife have intensified, challenging the unity of these coalitions.
In Beed district, BJP leader Suresh Dhas, who won the Ashti seat with a margin of 77,000 votes, accused party veteran Pankaja Munde of undermining his campaign by allegedly supporting rival independent candidate Bhimrao Bhonde. Dhas criticized Munde during his victory rally, stating, “Pankajatai, you have lost a good person.” Beed has remained a politically sensitive area, with conflicts often emerging along Maratha-OBC lines.
Similarly, in Solapur’s Malshiras constituency, BJP candidate Ram Satpute, who lost by 13,000 votes, accused BJP MLC Ranjitsinh Mohite of aiding his opponent, Uttam Jankar. Satpute alleged Mohite financed Jankar’s campaign and demanded his expulsion from the BJP. “Mohite has worked against the party and must face consequences,” Satpute asserted.
The MVA is grappling with its own internal conflicts. In Solapur South, Congress MP Praniti Shinde reportedly backed an independent candidate against the MVA’s Shiv Sena (UBT) nominee, leading to a BJP victory in the constituency. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi denounced the alleged betrayal on social media, stating, “This reflects a lack of alliance integrity.” Congress has yet to comment on the accusations, though political analysts suggest this signals deeper fissures within the alliance.
The Mahayuti, meanwhile, faces debates over its chief ministerial candidate, with BJP favoring Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena pushing for Eknath Shinde. “The people’s mandate is for Mahayuti, but internal disagreements persist,” noted BJP leader Pravin Darekar.
As alliances face scrutiny, the results emphasize the fragility of coalitions forged under electoral pressure. Experts warn that these divisions may hinder the effectiveness of governance in the state.
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