Mahayuti poaching war escalates: After Eknath Shinde’s warning, BJP again inducts 2 Shiv Sena leaders in Dombivli; alliance rift widens

Despite Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s call for adherence to alliance principles, the BJP inducted two Shiv Sena office-bearers. The Shiv Sena retaliated, accusing the BJP of violating ‘Yuti Dharma’ and offering inducements. The BJP countered, claiming the Shiv Sena initiated poaching in the Kalyan Lok Sabha constituency.