Thackeray Brothers' Alliance Hits Snag Over BMC Seats Before Elections

• Stalemate persists between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS over seat-sharing for BMC Election 2026, specifically Ward Number 114 in Bhandup.
• Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray announced their alliance on January 15, ending a 20-year political rivalry.
• MNS demands Ward 114 for its local leader, opposing the claim by Rajul Patil, daughter of Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Dina Patil.
• Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claims seat-sharing talks are concluded and defends relatives seeking tickets.
• BMC elections are scheduled for January 15, with nominations open until December 30.

Why It Matters: Thackeray brothers' new alliance faces early seat-sharing challenges for BMC elections.