Backdoor entry for Cong? BJP rides nominated seats Nagpur: Nearly three months after the civic polls, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is set to fill 10 nominated corporator posts during its April 20 general body meeting. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to secure seven of the 10 seats, consolidating its dominance in the corporation. Backed by 102 corporators, the BJP’s numerical strength is evident, with its final list of nominees including Sanjay Thakre, Jitu Thakur, Subodh Acharya, Ritesh Gawande, Devendra Meher, and Vinod Baghel. The party has reportedly received over 700 applications for the nominations, while the Congress has seen more than 300 aspirants. The political focus, however, has shifted to the Congress camp, where the potential nomination of Vikas Thakre’s son, Ketan, has sparked controversy. Ketan, who did not contest the recent civic polls, is considered a frontrunner for a nominated seat. Sources indicate he initially planned to contest from the Dharampeth zone but opted out due to fears of a tough electoral battle. His nomination is viewed as a strategic move by the Congress to reintroduce him into active politics without facing the electoral test. Party insiders argue that nominations are meant to recognize organisational contributions and public engagement, not solely electoral success. The Congress, with 34 corporators, is likely to secure two nominated seats. Businessman Atul Kotecha is also in the running for a Congress nomination. Meanwhile, the BJP is expected to allocate one seat to its ally, Shiv Sena (Shinde), while the AIMIM, with six corporators, will receive one seat. The BJP’s dominance in the nominations reflects its control over the corporation’s structure, with the party finalizing its list of nominees.#congress #bharatiya_janata_party #aimim #nagpur_municipal_corporation #shiv_sena_shinde
Sena Neta Suspended After Spat with Akola Municipal Corporation Standing Panel Chief A confrontation erupted at the Akola Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Monday during a standing committee meeting, leading to the suspension of a Shiv Sena (Shinde) faction member. The clash between BJP and Shiv Sena leaders escalated into a verbal altercation, with both sides accusing each other of misconduct. Standing committee chairman Vijay Agrawal suspended Sagar Bharuka, a Shiv Sena (Shinde) group leader, from the proceedings for 15 days after he allegedly used abusive language. The incident occurred immediately following the general body session, which had already been tense due to disagreements over the quality of ongoing development works. The meeting turned chaotic as tempers flared, with Agrawal ordering Bharuka’s suspension. BJP group leader Pawan Mahalle, along with police personnel, intervened in time to prevent the situation from escalating into a physical confrontation. Security measures were subsequently heightened at the municipal premises to avoid further incidents. Agrawal defended his decision, stating that Bharuka had been “unnecessarily insisting on discussing previous meeting issues” and had “pressured municipal officials.” He labeled the behavior as “hooliganism” and emphasized the need to maintain decorum within the committee. Bharuka, however, accused Agrawal of acting “high-handedly,” claiming that the chairman had barred his group from raising concerns. He alleged that Agrawal had used “abusive language” in the presence of women corporators, calling it an “insult to the dignity of the House.” Bharuka also stated that he had been subjected to “obscene abuse,” which he deemed “unacceptable.#shiv_sena_shinde #akola_municipal_corporation #vijay_agrawal #pawan_mahalle #shiv_sena_group_leader
