Shiv Sena (UBT) Leaders Threaten Police Action Over Missing Corporators in Kalyan
In a dramatic escalation of political tensions in Kalyan, leaders from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) faction have issued a stern warning, stating they will file a formal police complaint alleging kidnapping if four of their elected corporators, who have been unreachable for several days, are not traced soon. The development comes amid growing suspicions that the missing representatives are in contact with rival political groups.
Four Corporators Vanish Ahead of Crucial Party Meeting
Of the total eleven corporators elected on the Shiv Sena (UBT) ticket in Kalyan, four have mysteriously disappeared from contact over the past few days. Their absence was particularly notable during a crucial meeting called for the formation of the party group, raising immediate red flags among party leadership. The timing of their disappearance has fueled intense speculation about potential political maneuvering.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Alpesh Bhoir expressed deep concern about the situation, telling media representatives, "Our four corporators have been completely unreachable for the last few days. We have strong reasons to believe that two of them are currently in contact with leaders from the Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, while the other two are allegedly communicating with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) corporators who have extended their support to Shiv Sena."
Bhoir emphasized that neither the Shinde faction nor the MNS has provided any official statement regarding the whereabouts of the missing corporators, further deepening the mystery surrounding their disappearance.
Ultimatum Issued: Return Corporators or Face Legal Action
Issuing a clear and public ultimatum, Bhoir added with firm resolve, "If our corporators are not released and restored to contact with our party leadership by today or tomorrow at the latest, we will approach the nearest police station and register a formal case against those responsible for what we believe amounts to the abduction of our elected representatives."
This threat of legal action marks a significant intensification in the ongoing political confrontation between the rival Shiv Sena factions in Maharashtra. The Uddhav Thackeray-led group appears determined to frame the disappearance as a criminal matter rather than merely political defection.
Rival Faction Denies Involvement in Disappearances
Meanwhile, reacting swiftly to the serious allegations, Shiv Sena legislator Vishwanath Bhoir from the Eknath Shinde faction categorically rejected any suggestion of wrongdoing or involvement in the corporators' disappearance. He maintained a position of transparency, stating, "If our party wishes to bring corporators from any political group into the Shiv Sena fold, we will do so openly and through proper channels. We have no intention of resorting to secretive methods or engaging in backdoor politics."
This denial sets the stage for a potential confrontation, as both factions present conflicting narratives about the circumstances surrounding the missing corporators.
Political Standoff Deepens in Kalyan
As the standoff continues to intensify, political observers are closely watching several key developments:
- Whether the four missing corporators will reappear publicly in the coming days
- If Shiv Sena (UBT) follows through on its threat to file a police complaint
- How local law enforcement responds to potential allegations of political kidnapping
- The impact this incident may have on municipal governance in Kalyan
The situation represents another chapter in the ongoing political confrontation that has divided Shiv Sena since the dramatic split in 2022. With accusations flying and legal threats being made, the disappearance of these four corporators has transformed from a local political matter into a potentially significant legal and political controversy that could have ramifications beyond Kalyan's municipal boundaries.
All eyes remain fixed on whether this matter will be resolved through political negotiation or whether it will escalate into a formal police case, potentially deepening the existing political fractures within Maharashtra's complex political landscape.
