Maharashtra opposition alliance
Maharashtra Opposition Alliance Prepares for Civic Polls: MVA Denies MNS Inclusion Proposal
Nov 12, 2025 01:40 am CST
Maharashtra's opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) held a crucial coordination meeting in Mumbai to strengthen their civic poll strategy. While activating local-level structures for a unified campaign, leaders from Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar), and Shiv Sena (UBT) confirmed no formal proposal has been received from Raj Thackeray's MNS for inclusion in the alliance. In an unexpected development, NCP factions have formed a local alliance in Kolhapur's Chandgad Nagar Parishad elections.
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.