Shinde's Sena objects to state's four Gokul nominees, widening Mahayuti rift with BJP

The state government's appointment of four directors to the Gokul union has drawn sharp criticism. Amid the Opposition's attack, Satej Patil has also made serious allegations.

Patil said the people of Kolhapur had rejected the move, and that since no relief would come in court, an order was issued in the Cabinet. Reacting to the government's decision, he announced a large march in Kolhapur. The march will be held on the 9th.

Patil and the Opposition have launched a strong attack on the government. The Opposition alleges that taking over the Gokul union is a ploy by the government. The question being raised is why four directors were appointed. Satej Patil had a majority, yet the government made the appointments, which upset all calculations.

The tussle within the Mahayuti is now surfacing over Gokul. The Shiv Sena is upset over the four members appointed by the government. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena says directly that members who have been elected democratically should be accepted and the people's verdict should be respected.

According to reliable sources, the Shiv Sena has made it clear that it does not agree with the stand of the BJP and the Nationalist Congress Party. This has revived the dispute within the Mahayuti. There has been considerable friction between the Shiv Sena and the BJP for the past few days, and a row had also flared up over the graduates' constituency election.

Turmoil within the Mahayuti over Gokul has intensified. With four directors appointed, the quarrel between the two parties appears to be growing. It remains to be seen how it is resolved. Rahul Gandhi had also commented on the matter.