seat-sharing dispute
Congress Announces Solo Campaign for Mumbai BMC Elections Amid Alliance Tensions
Nov 16, 2025 02:25 am CST
The Congress party has officially announced it will contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently, fielding candidates across all 227 wards. This strategic shift comes just one day after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve criticized Congress's alliance approach and seat-sharing delays. Mumbai Congress leadership has launched a campaign highlighting alleged corruption under BJP-led Mahayuti administration, while government officials dismiss the party's solo strategy as ineffective against the ruling coalition.
Unusual Campaign Battle: Tejashwi Yadav to Campaign Against Candidate Using RJD's Own Symbol in Bihar Election
Oct 21, 2025 12:44 pm CST
In a bizarre political development in Bihar's Gaura Bauram constituency, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav will campaign against a candidate using his own party's symbol. This unusual situation emerged after seat-sharing complications within the Mahagathbandhan alliance, where Afzal Ali Khan refused to withdraw his candidacy despite the constituency being allocated to alliance partner VIP. The electoral authorities cannot remove Khan from the ballot as he filed his nomination with proper RJD documentation, creating potential voter confusion that could significantly impact the election outcome.
JDU Releases First List of 57 Candidates for Bihar Election Amid Seat-Sharing Tensions with Chirag Paswan
Oct 15, 2025 04:51 pm CST
The JDU has released its first list of 57 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, including five ministers from the current government. Tensions have emerged with ally Chirag Paswan's party over five contested seats that JDU has claimed. The BJP-JDU alliance will contest 101 seats each in the 243-member assembly, with elections scheduled for November 6 and 11.