Now, in the attempt to create two poles, two parties within the grand alliance are becoming visible. Before the local self-government elections, BJP has planted explosives in many places against the Shinde Sena, causing many strongholds to collapse. Therefore, Shinde Sena faces a major dilemma of whether to preserve the grand alliance or to preserve the party. Not only the candidates for the mayor's post but also the district presidents are being lured away, leaving the Shinde Sena battered. BJP has firmly resolved to bring down many of their strongholds. Interestingly, even though Eknath Shinde has returned from a visit to Delhi, the poaching of leaders has not stopped. And now, direct orders have arrived from Delhi. Will there be a major earthquake in the grand alliance?
Advice for patience or is a big storm coming?
State Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Amit Shah in Delhi. It is understood that he expressed displeasure over the BJP's tactics of breaking up factions in the state. Even after that, the entry of many leaders into the BJP in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Phulambri, and other places has become a headache for the Shinde Sena. This has increased tension in the alliance. Now, according to sources, the BJP leadership has advised state leaders to act with restraint. Therefore, the BJP's stance may be to wait and watch until the Mumbai municipal elections are held.
Will BJP fight the Mumbai Municipal Corporation battle alone?
Sources say that the BJP has taken cautious steps to clarify the role of the Shinde faction in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections. In light of developments within the Shinde faction, the central leadership has advised patience without direct intervention from the BJP. The municipal election is considered a prestige battle for both parties, and discussions are underway on whether to maintain the alliance with the Shinde faction or take an independent stand.
To keep the Shinde-Fadnavis government stable, the BJP leadership is taking a cautious stance and appears firm on avoiding any harmful decisions. A final decision is expected soon on whether the BJP will stay with the Shinde group to capture power in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation or fight alone. Meanwhile, the Thackeray group is continuously targeting the Shinde group, and there is a sense that tensions in the alliance have increased due to growing allegations against Shinde. However, there is talk that both parties are in a situation where they neither get along nor can manage without each other.