Nawab Malik Controversy Threatens BJP-NCP Alliance Ahead of Mumbai Municipal Elections

Dec 16, 2025 09:00 pm CST

Legal cases against senior NCP leader Nawab Malik have created tensions within Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance, as BJP officials refuse to partner with NCP in Mumbai's upcoming municipal elections. Despite maintaining alliances elsewhere in the state, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis indicated that BJP-NCP cooperation may not extend to Mumbai, highlighting the complex political dynamics ahead of the critical civic polls.