The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to deny election tickets to the immediate relatives of its sitting Ministers, MPs, and MLAs for the upcoming Maharashtra local body elections. This new policy, confirmed by BJP MP Dhananjay Mahadik, aims to combat allegations of dynasty politics and prioritize loyal party workers. The decision has led to several high-profile candidates withdrawing their nominations, though exceptions have been noted, such as tickets given to the brother and sister-in-law of the Legislative Assembly Speaker.