Thane, Feb. 28 -- The Maharashtra BJP has issued show-cause notices to six rebel corporators in the Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation who helped form the ruling dispensation with the support of the Congress.
State BJP president Ravindra Chavan has served notices to the six corporators, asking why disciplinary action, including suspension, should not be initiated against them.
The controversy erupted after BJP rebel corporators, with the backing of the Congress, secured the post of Mayor in the civic body. The party has now formally sought an explanation from the six members for defying the party line.
The Congress extended support to BJP rebel leader Narayan Choudhary, who was subsequently elected Mayor. Meanwhile, Congress leader Tariq Mom...