Nashik: UBT Sena Offers Standing Committee Seat, Congress Insists On Nominated Corporator Post

Nashik has seen a rift between two constituents of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) - the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Congress - over the distribution of nominated corporator posts in the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC). The Shiv Sena (UBT) has proposed an offer for the Congress to become a member of the Standing Committee for a two-year period, rather than a nominated corporator seat. However, the Congress has rejected this proposal and insisted on being granted a nominated corporator seat.

Following municipal elections, the Congress allied itself with the Shiv Sena (UBT). The Shiv Sena (UBT) holds 15 elected corporators, while the Congress has three. This joint registration has reportedly led to more opportunities for nominated corporator posts. Congress corporator Sufi Jeen stated that, during the joint group registration, it was agreed that the second nominated corporator seat would be given to the Congress.

Yet, the Shiv Sena (UBT) has now put forth a proposal of a two-year tenure on the Standing Committee instead.

The matter has been brought to the attention of MP Sanjay Raut, who suggested that both parties should discuss the issue internally and reach a consensus. Despite this advice, a resolution remains challenging. The disagreement is further complicated by speculation that senior Shiv Sena (UBT) functionaries might oppose the Congress candidate for the nominated corporator seat. This opposition is believed to be rooted in internal political differences.

The issue has also taken on a local political dimension, as both factions involved are linked to the central constituency. Political circles are closely monitoring the ongoing discussions between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Congress regarding the allocation of the nominated corporator post.