Maharashtra’s political landscape is heating up as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance gears up for crucial seat-sharing negotiations ahead of the upcoming polls. On Saturday, key leaders from the MVA, including Congress’s Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala, Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Uddhav Thackeray, and NCP (SP)’s Sharad Pawar, convened in Mumbai to resolve the ongoing impasse over seat distribution.
Following the meeting, Chennithala expressed optimism, stating that the alliance’s seat-sharing discussions are expected to conclude within “one or two days.” However, Thackeray had cautioned earlier that the ongoing negotiations should not escalate to a breaking point, indicating the tensions within the coalition.
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State Congress chief Nana Patole also confirmed the stalemate over 25 to 30 seats, highlighting the challenges ahead. Adding to the complexity, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut emphasised the need for “regional parties to be given their space,” which was seen as a pointed comment aimed at the Congress.
As the deadline for filing nominations approaches—beginning Sunday—the MVA alliance has yet to finalise its seat distribution. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party, an ally in the INDIA bloc, has already announced candidates for five of the 12 seats it is demanding.
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The Congress party, reeling from its recent defeat to the BJP in Haryana, is treading carefully as it navigates seat demands from Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) while striving to maintain the unity of the MVA. Insiders suggest that the Congress is keen to avoid the ticket allocation issues that plagued its performance in Haryana.
In Maharashtra, where the Congress boasts a strong Dalit-Muslim vote base and performed well in the Lok Sabha elections—securing 13 seats compared to the nine seats won by the BJP Shiv Sena (UBT)—the stakes are high.
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