Two groups of BJP workers in Palghar district reportedly clashed over allegations that a party functionary had demanded Rs 10 lakh in exchange for a ticket to contest the forthcoming Maharashtra local body elections, reported the PTI.

According to police officials, details from a non-cognisable complaint (NC) filed by one faction state that former BJP city president Ashok Ambure allegedly sought Rs 10 lakh from party worker Vaishali Chavan, who wished to stand as a candidate, as per the PTI.