Shinde: Shiv Sena-BJP Alliance for Civic Polls Nearing "Respectable" Deal

• Deputy CM Eknath Shinde confirms Shiv Sena-BJP alliance for civic body polls will be "respectable."
• Alliance talks for BMC, Thane, Kalyan Dombivli, Mira Bhayandar, and Navi Mumbai are in final stages.
• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is overseeing seat-sharing discussions and directed the alliance.
• Shinde stated the Mahayuti alliance is based on ideals of Bal Thackeray, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and L K Advani, focused on people and development.
• Elections for 29 civic bodies are scheduled for January 15, with results on January 16.

Why It Matters: Shiv Sena-BJP alliance for Maharashtra civic polls is almost finalized, aiming for a "respectable" win.