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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expelled 22 of its workers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, for engaging in anti-party activities in the lead-up to local civic elections. The workers were reportedly upset with the announced candidate selection, with some joining rival parties like Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) or running as independents.

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BJP Expels 22 Workers Ahead of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Civic Polls

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, January 5, 2026 – In a move signaling internal discord, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled 22 of its workers from the party in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The expulsions, announced on Sunday, January 5, 2026, come as the city prepares for upcoming civic elections.

According to a statement released by BJP district unit president Kishor Shitole, the decision to suspend the memberships was made following a party meeting addressing concerns of “anti-party activities.” The BJP is contesting 93 seats in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation. Sources indicate that the expelled workers were disgruntled over the selection of candidates for the election.

Reports suggest that 11 of the expelled workers have already joined the Shiv Sena party and secured candidacy to contest in the civic election. Additionally, seven are reportedly running as independent candidates, while four will contest as candidates for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The situation highlights potential fragmentation within the local BJP ranks as the elections approach. The BJP hopes that this action will encourage party cohesion.

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