India, Jan. 1 -- Tensions flared within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Wednesday, as party workers protested against the alleged unfair allocation of tickets for the upcoming municipal elections. The agitation escalated, with protesters blocking leaders' vehicles, vandalising property, and reportedly attempting self-immolation.

Sources said a large group of disgruntled workers gathered outside the party's central campaign office soon after the candidate list was announced. Protesters accused the leadership of favouring select individuals over loyal grassroots workers and demanded an immediate review of the ticket allocation.

One worker said, "I have been working for the party for the last two decades. M...