Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar: BJP-Shiv Sena Seat-Sharing Deadlock Deepens After 9 Meetings

• BJP and Shinde's Shiv Sena face a seat-sharing deadlock for Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Municipal Corporation elections despite 9 meetings.
• Both parties aim for 88 seats; BJP initially demanded 78, then 68, while Shiv Sena remained firm on 65.
• Disputes arose over seats of former corporators and a 30-seat proposal, leading to talks breaking down.
• Senior leaders Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde instructed local leaders to form an alliance, but local leaders assert dominance.
• With nominations due in two days, the matter is now referred to senior leaders, causing confusion among aspirants.

Why It Matters: Mahayuti alliance faces a critical seat-sharing deadlock in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, confusing aspirants.