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Shiv Sena rattled as rebel BJP candidate wins Nashik MLC poll

Shiv Sena's candidate Narendra Darade lost the Nashik MLC polls to independent Gokul Gite, a rebel BJP candidate, causing significant friction within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Senior Shiv Sena ministers expressed their intent to address this unexpected defeat, where Gite secured victory despite earlier calls for his withdrawal, with the BJP's Girish Mahajan reportedly close to the winner. The party seeks accountability for the loss.

22 Jun 2026 11:59 pm