Shiv Sena, BJP to tie-up for Maharashtra municipal elections

• BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena will contest Maharashtra municipal elections, including Mumbai and Thane, as an alliance.
• The ruling allies agreed not to poach each other's leaders and workers, with seat-sharing discussions to begin soon.
• The decision follows previous bickering, and CM Shinde advised his party to uphold "alliance dharma" to prevent conflicts.

Why It Matters: This shapes Maharashtra's local election outcomes and political power.