Tensions Rise in Maharashtra Alliance as BJP Leaders Defend against Criticism

Tensions have mounted within the MahaYuti alliance in Maharashtra as criticism from Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA Ravindra Dhangekar has raised concerns among BJP leaders. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has warned Dhangekar against making remarks that could strain relations within the alliance, while BJP leaders have defended themselves against allegations of links with gangster Nilesh Ghaiwal and corruption in the Jain Boarding land case. The controversy has created discomfort among BJP leaders and sparked a press conference by the party's city unit president and senior leader.

Key Takeaways:

• Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has warned MLA Ravindra Dhangekar against making remarks that could strain relations within the MahaYuti alliance.
• BJP leaders have defended themselves against allegations of links with gangster Nilesh Ghaiwal and corruption in the Jain Boarding land case.
• MLA Dhangekar has accused Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol of pushing the land deal in the Jain Boarding case, alleging an association between the minister and the developer.
• Minister Mohol has denied the charges and refuted his association with the developer.
• BJP leaders say they "stand firmly with the Jain community" and will ensure their concerns are addressed.
• Senior leader Ganesh Bidkar has alleged that MLA Dhangekar was "involved in land grabbing" and had purchased a plot belonging to a religious trust.

Statistics:

• None mentioned in the article.
• 3 BJP leaders (Chandrakant Patil, Murlidhar Mohol, and Nilesh Ghaiwal) have been targeted by MLA Dhangekar's criticism.
• The controversy has sparked a press conference by the BJP's city unit president and senior leader.
• The Jain community has been mentioned in the context of the controversy being addressed by BJP leaders.

Sources:

• Hindustan Times
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