Overview
- City Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad led a delegation to Sharad Pawar to propose a formal tie-up for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls, calling NCP (SP) a natural ally.
- Sharad Pawar agreed to convene a meeting next week with his party’s Mumbai unit and the Congress to examine the proposal in detail, according to leaders present.
- Congress leaders said they will partner only with like‑minded parties that uphold constitutional values and stated they cannot align with those who take the law into their own hands, a signal against including the MNS.
- Congress sources indicated a possible offer of around 15 BMC seats to NCP (SP), with the civic elections expected in January 2026 and the party seeking to refocus the campaign on core city issues.
- Eknath Shinde met Amit Shah in Delhi over Mahayuti infighting and alleged poaching as local body polls near on December 2, when rival NCP factions also face off in Baramati’s municipal council election.