Demand to cancel Narendra Mehta's legislative and municipal council positions, Pratap Sarnaik wrote a letter to the Governor, Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister.
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Miraj-Bhaiandar (City News Mumbai)
The political clash between Shiv Sena and BJP over the Miraj-Bhaiandar Municipal Corporation's general assembly held on Friday has intensified. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, during a press conference held on Monday evening, leveled serious accusations against BJP MLA Narendra Mehta and demanded the revocation of his legislative seat and those of the associated councilors. According to Sarnaik, he has written letters to the Governor of Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, demanding action in this regard.
Accusation of gathering crowds at the Municipal Corporation Commissioner’s bungalow
Pratap Sarnaik alleged that a large number of people gathered at the residence of Municipal Corporation Commissioner Radhavishnu Sharma at night, entered the house, and created a situation akin to kidnapping. He also accused that after this incident, there was an attempt to forcefully register FIRs against the people. Sarnaik demanded an investigation into the entire matter and action against those responsible.
However, independent verification of these allegations is not available. The full situation of the case will become clear only after the responses from the concerned parties and the official findings of the investigation are released.
Raised the issue of misconduct with journalists, citizens, and police
During the Friday general assembly, Sarnaik also raised the issue of alleged beating and misconduct with journalists, ordinary citizens, and police officers. He said that such a situation had never been seen before in Miraj-Bhaiandar city.
He claimed that he had spoken to Police Commissioner Niket Kaushik about filing a case against the relevant individuals and taking appropriate action.
Accusations of land occupation and use of private individuals
In the press conference, Pratap Sarnaik accused Narendra Mehta of occupying lands and allegedly creating a pressure environment in the city through private individuals. He said that while political differences may exist among the city’s representatives, alleged misconduct with journalists, citizens, and police during the general assembly is unacceptable.
All these allegations have been made by Sarnaik. Their veracity will be determined based on investigations and available evidence.
Now, focus on BJP’s response
Pratap Sarnaik said that he has written letters to the relevant constitutional officeholders demanding the revocation of Narendra Mehta’s legislative seat and those of the associated councilors. The focus now is on what steps the state government, police administration, and BJP will take in this matter.
After the events at the general assembly, tensions between Shiv Sena and BJP in Miraj-Bhaiandar’s local politics have escalated. Once Narendra Mehta and the BJP’s official response come to light, the future direction of this dispute will become clearer.
