As preparations intensify for the upcoming Assembly elections, political tensions are surfacing among allied parties. The Raigad district is no exception, with growing unrest within the grand alliance. Shinde Sena's district chief, Raja Keni, has issued a stern warning to BJP leaders, demanding an end to what he terms as "monkey tricks" and questioning whether only their side must adhere to the alliance’s principles.

A recent meeting of Shiv Sena officials in Raigad saw Raja Keni delivering a scathing critique of their ally, the BJP. He pointed out that despite the Alibag constituency being a Shiv Sena stronghold, BJP members have been putting up banners and promoting their own candidates in the area. Keni warned that such actions undermine the alliance’s integrity and could force them to reconsider their partnership.

Currently, Mahendra Dalvi from the Shinde faction of Shiv Sena represents the Alibag constituency. However, BJP’s Dilip Bhoir has been actively campaigning in the area, leading to accusations of interference. Shiv Sena has demanded immediate action against such provocations, threatening to reconsider their strategy in the Pen constituency if the situation persists. They also highlighted their significant support base in Panvel to underline their political strength.

The political climate in Karjat is also fraught with conflict. Shiv Sena’s Mahendra Thorwe faces increasing opposition from NCP’s Sudhakar Ghare, who has launched his campaign for the constituency. The situation has been exacerbated by Ajit Pawar’s endorsement of Ghare, which has further intensified the rivalry.

Conclusion

As the election season heats up, the discord within the grand alliance and the rising tensions between key political players in Raigad and Karjat are setting the stage for a contentious electoral battle. Political observers are closely watching how these conflicts will unfold in the lead-up to the elections.