MNS leader Manoj Gharat joined the BJP after withdrawing his nomination for the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation elections, allowing a BJP candidate to win unopposed. This controversial move has drawn accusations of foul play and horse-trading from opposition parties, including allegations of Gharat accepting a large sum of money. Gharat's formal induction into the BJP has intensified these criticisms, with opponents questioning the legitimacy of the unopposed victory.