A public rift has emerged within the Iași branch of Romania’s National Liberal Party (PNL), with Mayor Mihai Chirica calling for the resignation of county branch leader Alexandru Muraru. Chirica accuses Muraru of pressuring local councilors to manipulate their votes. He has also urged PNL President Ilie Bolojan to intervene and resolve the situation, threatening to take matters into his own hands if Bolojan fails to act. Muraru dismissed the accusations as a personal attack designed to deflect attention from issues within the city administration. Specifically, Muraru claims Chirica is attempting to obscure the lack of a comprehensive urban planning document (“PUG”) and unsustainable development practices. The escalating tensions signal a deepening internal struggle within the PNL Iași organization, raising questions about party unity and governance. This conflict could have implications for upcoming local elections.