While the Munde-Gadkari era of factionalism within the state BJP came to a close with Gopinath Munde’s sudden demise in June, two new warring groups have taken their place, indicating that the disease is likely to fester.

Meet the contenders: While an all-out war is yet to break out, supporters of Devendra Fadnavis (right) and Vinod Tawde (left) have been locked in a bitter Cold War