In a dramatic political development in Maharashtra's Thane district, the Congress party has suspended its 12 newly-elected councillors and Ambernath block president Pradeep Patil for forging a post-poll alliance with the BJP, in violation of party principles and without approval from the state leadership.

Following the recent Ambernath Municipal Council elections, no single party secured a clear majority in the 60-member house. Clara 92.5 Sterling Silver Real Pearl Pendant with Chain |Gift for Women and Girls

The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena emerged as the largest party with 27 seats but fell short of the magic figure needed for power.

At this juncture, the BJP (14 seats), Ajit Pawar-led NCP (4 seats), and the 12 Congress councillors formed a post-poll coalition called 'Ambernath Vikas Aghadi', aggregating around 31-32 seats. Also Read: NIMHANS Study Reveals Link Between Mental Distress and Compulsive Por*nography Consumption!

This alliance successfully sidelined Shiv Sena and enabled the election of a BJP-backed candidate as council president on today

the Congress high command viewed this unauthorized tie-up with ideological rivals as a serious breach of discipline. On Wednesday, an order was issued suspending the 12 councillors and the block president with immediate effect, while also dissolving the local block committee.Also Read: Kogilu Layout Eviction Case: Hearing on Rehabilitation for the Displaced Adjourned to Jan 22

This episode underscores the complexities of alliance politics in Maharashtra, where state-level rivals can collaborate locally for power.

Even as Congress enforced strict discipline, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis termed such cross-ideology alliances "unacceptable" and directed local BJP units to withdraw from them. The incident has sparked widespread discussion in political circles ahead of larger civic polls.Also Read: Maharashtra Election: Ajit Pawar Seeks Public Support in Pune..!