Six Socialist Party municipal councillors expelled over selection of approved councillor.

City News Mumbai / Gani Khan

A major controversy has erupted within the Socialist Party over the selection of an approved municipal councillor in Bhivandi Municipal Corporation. The party expelled six of its councillors for recommending Bharat Jungleani, who is considered a supporter of BJP MLA Mahesh Chaudhule, thereby disregarding the party's directive. This action was carried out by City President Riyaz Aajmi under the instruction of State President Abu Asim Aajmi.

The expelled councillors include faction leader Arib Yakub Sheikh, Kashfi Shaaf Momin, Ajeeb Jamal Momin, Ansari Shabana Shameem, Sheikh Salamabano Mohammed Akram, and Khan Amal Ubaid. The ongoing dispute over the selection of an approved municipal councillor has now come to light.

Party will not tolerate treason, will fight a legal battle: Riyaz Aajmi

City President Riyaz Aajmi accused the municipal councillors, who were elected with the party's support, of betraying the party. He clarified that the party will not tolerate such actions and that a legal battle will be fought against the selection of an approved municipal councillor. After the dismissal of six councillors, a new equation may emerge in Bhivandi Municipal Corporation politics. The outcome of this controversy and the direction of the legal battle are now under scrutiny in all political corridors of Bhivandi.