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Mahayuti Alliance Faces Internal Tensions Over Seat-Sharing in Maharashtra Civic Polls

While state leaders commit to a unified front, local BJP and Shiv Sena factions in Pune and Navi Mumbai push for solo contests if demands are unmet.

Speaking to the media on Friday, MP and Minister of State (MoS) for Cooperation and Civil Aviation, Mohol said, “As our senior leader CM Devendra Fadnavis has clarified, we will contest the elections in Pune as part of the Mahayuti.”  (HT)
Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol on Friday said Bharatiya Janata Party, Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena will unitedly contest the municipal elections. (HT FILE)
Mumbai, India - June 29, 2023: Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis interacts during his interview at Sagar Bunglow, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, June 29, 2023. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Overview

  • The Supreme Court has mandated Maharashtra's local body elections to be conducted by the end of September 2025, reviving long-delayed civic polls.
  • The ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena, has officially pledged to contest the elections jointly wherever feasible.
  • In Pune, local BJP leaders and former corporators have expressed opposition to the alliance, advocating for an independent contest due to the party's strong position in the region.
  • Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske has signaled readiness to contest the Navi Mumbai civic polls independently if seat-sharing negotiations fail with alliance partners.
  • Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that allies may contest independently in areas where seat-sharing agreements cannot be reached, while emphasizing unity in campaigning.