BMC Election: Vanchit-Congress Fails in 32 Wards, Benefits Thackeray Brothers

• Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi and Congress formed an alliance for 227 BMC wards.
• The alliance failed to field candidates in 32 wards, leaving them uncontested by the front.
• This creates a direct contest between Shiv Sena-BJP and Thackeray brothers' candidates in these wards.
• Experts believe the absence of a third option will prevent vote splitting, benefiting the Thackeray brothers.
• Dalit and Muslim votes, usually for Vanchit-Congress, may now shift to Thackeray brothers against BJP.

Why It Matters: Vanchit-Congress's failure to field candidates in 32 BMC wards could boost Thackeray brothers.