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Pune Politics Twist: BJP Takes Constituency, Shiv Sena Rebels! What Did Mangesh Chivte Say?
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News18•04-10-2026, 14:42
Pune Politics Twist: BJP Takes Constituency, Shiv Sena Rebels! What Did Mangesh Chivte Say?
- •The Pune Teachers' constituency, a point of contention in the Mahayuti, has been allocated to the BJP.
- •Shiv Sena's aspiring candidate Mangesh Chivte has refused to withdraw and will file his nomination on Tuesday.
- •Chivte's decision to contest is reportedly at the behest of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
- •Despite Mahayuti's seat-sharing decision, the deadlock in the Pune Teachers' constituency persists.
- •Mangesh Chivte expressed confidence in winning, stating he will fight and not withdraw.
Key Questions Answered
The Pune Teachers' constituency went to the BJP under the Mahayuti seat-sharing arrangement.
Shiv Sena's aspiring candidate Mangesh Chivte has refused to withdraw from the election and announced plans to file his nomination papers.
Dr. Smita Yogesh Jadhav has been given candidature from the Pune Graduate constituency.
