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Pune MLC Election: "We have nothing to do with it..." Shiv Sena leader shocks Chivate; Big twist before filing
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News18•05-10-2026, 12:50
Pune MLC Election: "We have nothing to do with it..." Shiv Sena leader shocks Chivate; Big twist before filing
- •Signs of rebellion in Mahayuti after BJP announced its candidate for Pune Teachers' Constituency.
- •Mangesh Chivate, considered close to DCM Eknath Shinde, was preparing for a rebellion.
- •Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA Shahaji Bapu Patil stated they have nothing to do with Chivate's candidature.
- •Shahaji Bapu Patil clarified their support is for Shiv Sena, not for Mangesh Chivate personally.
- •With a senior leader backing out, Mangesh Chivate is reportedly isolated, raising questions about his next move.
Key Questions Answered
The Pune Teachers' Constituency seat has been allocated to the BJP, and the party has officially announced Kaustubh Gawade as their candidate for the election.
Shiv Sena MLA Shahaji Bapu Patil stated that since the Pune Teachers' and Graduates' seats went to the BJP under senior-level decisions, they have nothing to do with Mangesh Chivate's nomination and will not accompany him to file his papers.
Mangesh Chivate faced internal friction because the Pune Teachers' Constituency seat was officially assigned to the BJP as part of the senior-level seat-sharing agreement, leading him to plan a rebellion despite the party decision.
