Mukesh Sahane: The Giant Killer Who Defeated BJP with Thackeray Brothers' Support in Nashik
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News18•16-01-2026, 16:11
Mukesh Sahane: The Giant Killer Who Defeated BJP with Thackeray Brothers' Support in Nashik
- •Independent candidate Mukesh Sahane secured a significant victory in Nashik's Ward No. 29 Municipal Corporation elections, defeating BJP's Deepak Badgujar.
- •Sahane, a former BJP worker known for his organizational skills and advocacy on local issues, rebelled after being denied a party ticket.
- •His decision to contest as an independent led to disciplinary action from the BJP, but he remained resolute.
- •The election in Ward No. 29 was highly contested, marked by allegations of money distribution against Badgujar on voting day.
- •Sahane received crucial public support from both Raj Thackeray (MNS) and the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction), bolstering his campaign.
Why It Matters: Mukesh Sahane, an independent, became a giant killer in Nashik, winning with Thackeray brothers' backing.
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