Political jolt for TOK as close Kalani aide Brijbihari Shukla switches to BJP

ULHASNAGAR: Ahead of the upcoming Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation election, Omie Kalani’s party, Team Omie Kalani (TOK), has suffered a major setback. The party’s secretary, Brijbihari Shukla, has resigned from TOK along with his supporters and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Shukla is not only considered close to the Kalani family but is also known as a prominent face of the North Indian community in the city.Shukla and his supporters joined the BJP on Monday in the presence of Maharashtra BJP President Ravindra Chavan. BJP District President Rajesh Vadhrya and the party’s North Indian Cell District President Rajesh Pathak were also present on the occasion.Speaking at the event, Shukla said that he has no grievances against Omie Kalani. However, he said he was influenced by the BJP’s Hindutva ideology and decided to switch parties to accelerate developmental work in his ward. Shukla is known for his active work in Panel No. 1, and members of his family have also achieved significant success in past elections.With Shukla’s entry into the BJP, the party is expected to gain a significant advantage in this seat.