Maharashtra polls: Withdraw or face 6-year ban, BJP rebels warned

BJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule anticipates 99% of rebel candidates will withdraw nominations by November 4. Efforts are ongoing to resolve internal conflicts, with serious consequences for non-compliance. Bawankule remains hopeful that key independents like two-time MLA Gopal Shetty will reconsider their stances to support the party’s unity.