Dhanorkar Camp Triumphs in CMC Leadership Battle Chandrapur: The leadership dispute within the Chandrapur Municipal Corporation (CMC) has been resolved in favor of the camp led by MP Pratibha Dhanorkar. The divisional commissioner, Vijayalakshmi Bidari, upheld the claim of the majority group of corporators, effectively ending the contest between the Dhanorkar faction and the rival camp led by MLA Vijay Wadettiwar. The ruling marked a significant setback for the faction supporting Rajesh Adur, who had sought to replace the existing leadership. The conflict centered on the election of the Congress party’s group leader in the municipal body. The Dhanorkar camp, comprising 16 corporators, elected Surendra Vitthalrao Adbale as their new leader, arguing that the previous leadership no longer enjoyed the support of most Congress members. In contrast, the Adur faction, which had backed Rajesh Adur, demanded the disqualification of the 16 corporators who defied the whip issued by the previous group leader. Bidari’s decision, communicated via email on June 17, reaffirmed the election of Adbale as the Congress group leader, replacing Adur immediately. The ruling cited the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in Sunil Haribhau Kale vs Avinash Gulabrao Mardikar (Civil Appeal No. 2080 of 2015), which emphasized that once a municipal party or alliance is registered, it has the authority to elect or replace its leader through internal democratic processes. The court also clarified that no external political party could impose or nominate a leader, reinforcing the principle of self-governance within municipal groups. The Congress municipal group was formally registered on February 6, 2026, with 27 elected corporators, and Adur was initially recognized as the leader.#vijay_wadettiwar #chandrapur_municipal_corporation #pratibha_dhanorkar #vijayalakshmi_bidari #rajesh_adur
Congress Infighting Weakens Opposition Ahead of Vidarbha MLC Polls Nagpur: Congress faces one of its toughest political tests in Vidarbha ahead of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) elections for local body constituencies, as internal factionalism and weak coordination within the Maha Vikas Aghadi threaten to derail the party’s prospects across several constituencies. The upcoming polls, scheduled for Thursday, have exposed deep divisions within the party, with rival factions clashing over leadership and organisational control. In Nagpur, Congress candidate Atul Londhe, the party’s Maharashtra chief spokesperson, struggled to secure unified support from local functionaries. The absence of corporators linked to a rival faction during Londhe’s nomination filing sparked speculation of internal sabotage, highlighting the fractured state of the district unit. Similar factional rivalries have emerged in Chandrapur, Wardha, and Gadchiroli constituencies, where camps led by Chandrapur MP Pratibha Dhanorkar and Congress Legislative Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar are locked in a battle for political dominance. Tensions have escalated following disputes over local leadership and organisational control. The Congress suffered a major setback in the Wardha-Chandrapur-Gadchiroli constituency when its candidate withdrew from the contest, allowing BJP candidate Arun Lakhani to secure an uncontested victory. In Yavatmal, Shiv Sena candidate Dushyant Chaturvedi was elected unopposed after Opposition parties failed to maintain a united front. In Amravati, senior Congress leader Yashomati Thakur publicly accused sections within her own party of encouraging “horse-trading” during the elections, exposing mistrust among party leaders.#congress #vijay_wadettiwar #maharashtra_legislative_council #pratibha_dhanorkar #atul_londhe
Member of Parliament Pratibha Dhanorkar Alleges Protocol Violation, Demands Privileges Committee Inquiry Chandrapur: Member of Parliament Pratibha Dhanorkar has formally lodged a complaint with the Lok Sabha Speaker, accusing district officials of violating protocol and publicly humiliating her during a government event on Monday. The incident occurred at the official “Rajmata Rani Hirai Jayanti” programme in Chandrapur, where Dhanorkar alleged that administrative officers disregarded the prescribed order of precedence for elected representatives. While she was addressing the gathering, an MLA was abruptly brought onto the stage with elaborate fanfare, disrupting her speech and forcing her to halt proceedings. Dhanorkar described the disruption as a premeditated attempt to embarrass an elected official. She claimed that the district collector and municipal commissioner had acted under pressure from the ruling party, allowing political workers without official positions or invitations to gain prominence. According to her complaint, the event, which was funded by public resources, had effectively become a private gathering favoring a specific political faction. She emphasized that such conduct by administrative officers constitutes a direct affront to the democratic values upheld by Parliament. The MP has requested the Lok Sabha Speaker to refer the matter to the Privileges Committee, demanding a thorough inquiry and strict disciplinary action against officials found guilty of misusing their authority and breaching protocol. Dhanorkar’s allegations highlight tensions between elected representatives and administrative bodies, raising questions about the adherence to formal procedures in public events.#municipal_commissioner #pratibha_dhanorkar #district_collector #lok_sabha_speaker #rajmata_rani_hirai_jayanti
Suresh Dhanorkar: Dhanorkar-Andhare Open Spat Deepens Chandrapur MVA Rift A public clash between Congress MP Pratibha Dhanorkar and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare has intensified the existing tensions within the MVA alliance in Chandrapur, exposing deepening divisions over political strategies and municipal governance. The confrontation, which erupted during a women’s empowerment rally, saw Andhare warn Congress of potential electoral consequences if the Shiv Sena (UBT) is sidelined in the Chandrapur Municipal Corporation. She accused opponents of attempting to block the Sena’s influence, vowing retaliation if their efforts to marginalize the party succeed. “Those who tried to block our path will find their own path blocked,” she said, signaling a readiness to challenge Congress’s dominance in the civic body. The dispute follows a recent shift in the municipal corporation’s power dynamics, where an unexpected alliance between the BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Independents allowed the Sena to secure key positions, including deputy mayor and standing committee chairperson. Andhare defended the move, stating that her party was forced to alter its strategy after failed coordination within the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance. She claimed the decision was necessary to counter alleged defections and horse-trading among corporators, which she argued threatened the Sena’s interests. The remarks were interpreted as a direct jab at Dhanorkar, who was reportedly opposed to allocating critical roles to the UBT faction. This impasse, she claimed, created an opening for the BJP’s tactical intervention. In response, Dhanorkar escalated the conflict, questioning Andhare’s credibility and accusing her of pursuing opportunistic politics.#maha_vikas_aghadi #pratibha_dhanorkar #sushma_andhare #shiv_sena_uba #chandrapur_municipal_corporation
