Overview
- The opposition alliance said it will fight the upcoming local body elections together and created a state-level committee to manage preparations and candidate issues.
- Parties agreed that district and local units will decide seat-sharing and alliances for the first phase based on local conditions.
- Inclusion of Raj Thackeray’s MNS remains undecided, with MVA leaders stating no formal proposal has been received.
- Congress leaders differ over engaging the MNS, with Vijay Wadettiwar backing a solo run in Mumbai while allowing local tie-ups with the party in Nashik.
- The first phase covers 246 municipal councils and 42 municipal panchayats on December 2, with counting on December 3.