The BJP has suspended 58 functionaries from Mumbai and Nagpur for six years due to breaches of party discipline ahead of the January 15 polls for 29 municipal corporations. The suspended individuals, including former mayors and corporators, are accused of rebelling against official candidates, damaging the party's image, and not cooperating with Mahayuti contestants. This action occurs amidst widespread dissent and acrimony within alliances like Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi, who are also facing internal friction and forming unusual local pacts.