BJP-Congress Form Rare Alliance in Ambernath Council, Shutting Out Shiv Sena

In a surprising move, BJP and Congress formed an alliance in Ambernath Municipal Council, Maharashtra, to keep the Shiv Sena, the single largest party, out of power. The coalition, including Ajit Pawar's NCP, secured a majority after the December 2025 civic polls, electing a BJP municipal president. This unexpected tie-up has drawn strong criticism from Shiv Sena.

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