Overview
- Supriya Sule told party workers that alliance choices for the December 2 civic polls will be decided locally, with a stated preference to contest as part of the MVA where feasible.
- Party sources said Sharad Pawar has instructed leaders to ally with any party except the BJP, a stance that could permit seat-level tie-ups with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP.
- Sharad Pawar is lobbying Congress leadership to consider an arrangement with Raj Thackeray’s MNS to strengthen the anti-BJP front, according to NCP leaders.
- Maharashtra Congress figures have publicly objected to bringing the MNS into the MVA, citing concerns over the alliance’s secular base.
- Leaders indicated that specific seat and alliance configurations should become clearer within 8–10 days as parties finalize local permutations.