Shiv Sena (UBT) Washim district vice-president resigns ahead of Nagar Parishad election, alleges misuse of party form
Washim
Ahead of the Washim Nagar Parishad polls, the Shiv Sena (UBT) district vice-president resigned, accusing party leaders of misusing his AB form and announcing he will contest as an independent.
Washim | Nov 20, 2025:- Political tension has risen in Washim district after the vice-president of the Shiv Sena (UBT) district unit resigned just days before the Nagar Parishad election. His sudden exit has created a stir within the party and added uncertainty to the local electoral landscape. According to information shared locally, he stepped down after alleging that the AB form meant for his nomination was instead used by the district chief to file a nomination for his spouse. The allegation has triggered debates on transparency and favouritism within the party.
In his resignation letter, the former district vice-president said he had been preparing to contest the election with full commitment, believing he had the support of the party’s grassroots workers. He claimed that the last-minute switch of the nomination form was done without his knowledge and amounted to betrayal. He added that the incident proved that internal politics had overshadowed merit, prompting him to distance himself from the party. He announced that he will now contest the election as an independent candidate.
The development has caught the Shiv Sena (UBT) organisation in Washim off guard. Local leaders are reportedly attempting damage control by reaching out to workers and reshuffling internal responsibilities. The timing of the resignation adds to the challenge, as scrutiny of nomination papers and campaign preparation are already underway across the district. The party now faces the possibility of a split vote in key wards where the former vice-president holds considerable influence.
Residents of Washim say the situation mirrors earlier instances of internal disagreements across several political parties ahead of local body polls. Many believe that the ambition to secure seats often leads to friction among leaders, especially in smaller towns where personal equations significantly affect electoral outcomes. Some supporters of the former vice-president say his decision to contest independently may reduce the party’s chances in certain wards.
Observers note that the Washim Nagar Parishad election has attracted a high number of nominations this year. With several parties intensifying their campaigns, the entry of a strong independent candidate adds a new dimension to the contest. Political analysts say that independent candidates with local reach can play a decisive role, especially when major parties face internal differences or when voter sentiment becomes unpredictable.
Shiv Sena (UBT) has yet to issue a detailed public response to the allegations. Party insiders suggest that leadership may take disciplinary action or issue clarifications once internal discussions conclude. However, workers on the ground are concerned about the message this episode sends to voters, especially at a time when the party is striving to consolidate its foothold in the district.
The incident has added to the unpredictability surrounding the Washim Nagar Parishad election. While the party navigates the fallout, campaigning across the district has intensified. Candidates from various parties are focusing on civic issues, infrastructure concerns and ward-specific demands to win voter support. Meanwhile, the former vice-president is mobilising his supporters and preparing to contest in what may now become a three-cornered or even multi-cornered battle in several wards.
As the nomination process concludes and campaigning enters its final phase, Washim is witnessing one of its most dynamic and competitive municipal election environments in recent years. How much impact this resignation will have on the final results remains to be seen, but it has undoubtedly reshaped the narrative around the upcoming polls.
