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BJP-Sena rivalry turns personal in Ulhasnagar over Kalani and Manchekar remarks
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 05:51 AM
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The BJP-Shiv Sena conflict in Ulhasnagar has turned personal, with leaders exchanging remarks linking one side to 'Kalani DNA of crime' and the other to being a 'Manchekar gang member'. The exchange highlights rising tensions ahead of local elections.
In Ulhasnagar, the usual policy-based contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena has shifted to personal attacks, moving beyond issues of development and governance. Leaders from both parties have reportedly used harsh language to question each other's backgrounds.
One side has accused the opposition of possessing what they described as 'Kalani DNA of crime', suggesting a hereditary link to criminal activity. In retaliation, the opposing camp has labelled their rivals as 'Manchekar gang members', implying association with organized crime.
Such rhetoric indicates an intensifying political rivalry as municipal elections approach. While both parties have called for a focus on public issues, the personal tone of the exchanges continues to dominate the local political discourse.
One side has accused the opposition of possessing what they described as 'Kalani DNA of crime', suggesting a hereditary link to criminal activity. In retaliation, the opposing camp has labelled their rivals as 'Manchekar gang members', implying association with organized crime.
Such rhetoric indicates an intensifying political rivalry as municipal elections approach. While both parties have called for a focus on public issues, the personal tone of the exchanges continues to dominate the local political discourse.