Pune, Oct. 14 -- The Mahayuti alliance appears divided over the Pune Teachers' Constituency election, with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena extending support to independent candidate Sachin Sanap after its own nominee, Mangesh Chivte, withdrew from the contest at the last moment.
Shiv Sena chief and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had been insisting on contesting the seat from the beginning, while the BJP was also unwilling to concede its claim.
Although Chivte was issued the party's AB form, he subsequently withdrew his nomination following Shinde's instructions.
The latest developments have raised questions about the unity within the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
Despite Chivte's withdrawal, the Shinde-led Shiv Sena has not backed the ...