NCP Sharad Pawar
Maharashtra Opposition Alliance Strengthens Civic Poll Strategy While Addressing MNS Inclusion Rumors
Nov 12, 2025 01:54 am CST
Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition held a strategic coordination meeting in Mumbai to strengthen their approach for upcoming civic polls. While focusing on local-level planning and unified campaigning, alliance leaders confirmed no formal proposal has been received from Maharashtra Navnirman Sena for inclusion. The meeting also addressed an unusual political development in Kolhapur, where rival NCP factions have formed a local alliance for municipal elections.
Congress Rejects Alliance with MNS in Maharashtra Despite Local Leaders' Push for United Opposition
Nov 10, 2025 09:25 pm CST
Congress leadership firmly denies any alliance with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena despite Nashik opposition leaders suggesting local-level cooperation. This contradiction exposes internal divisions within Congress as district representatives seek tactical alliances against the ruling Mahayuti coalition while senior party officials maintain distance from MNS's controversial stance on regional identity politics.
NCP Establishes "No BJP" Alliance Strategy for Maharashtra Civic Elections
Nov 06, 2025 12:36 am CST
Ahead of Maharashtra's civic polls on December 2, Sharad Pawar's NCP has instructed district units to form local alliances with anyone except BJP. While maintaining preference for the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, the party allows local leaders flexibility regarding alliances with Shinde's Shiv Sena or Ajit Pawar's NCP, creating a strategic approach to the upcoming municipal elections.