BJP's 24-Hour Ultimatum to Shiv Sena: Seat-Sharing Crisis Deepens in Shinde's Stronghold

• BJP issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) over unresolved seat-sharing for municipal elections in Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Navi Mumbai.
• Despite an earlier alliance announcement, a stalemate persists, with BJP threatening to contest independently if no meeting invitation is received today.
• BJP has already commenced independent campaigning in Thane, signaling a potential major upheaval in Eknath Shinde's stronghold.
• Recent late-night meetings between leaders like Ravindra Chavan and Eknath Shinde have failed to resolve the impasse, with heated exchanges reported.
• Disputes over 3-5 seats in Thane and 5-7 in KDMC are holding up the alliance, with another crucial meeting scheduled.

Why It Matters: BJP's ultimatum puts Shiv Sena (Shinde) under pressure as seat-sharing deadlock threatens alliance.