PVA sees risk

Besides, PVA members Ramakant Andekar and Deokitai Shetty are also likely to remain in the party to avoid losing their posts as chairpersons of the PMC8217;s divisional committees.

The decision comes in the wake of Kalmadi8217;s announcement that the Pune Vikas Aghadi will merge with the Congress. Kalmadi had made this announcement at a press conference here today.

As per the provisions in the Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporation Act, 1949 and sections 4 and 5 of Maharashtra Regional Disqualification Act of 1986, the office-bearers of a party have to resign from their posts in case of defection or merger of their party.

The same provisions have forced the PVA leaders to stay away from a complete merger. However, most PVA members are likely to join the Congress. Of the 124 corporators, 41 are PVA members.