Congress's BMC Gambit: Vanchit Alliance, Minority & Marathi-Non-Marathi Vote Push

• Congress aims for a strong comeback in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections.
• Formed an alliance with Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi and announced 131 candidates so far.
• 31 minority candidates out of 139 announced, targeting its traditional voter base.
• Attempting to consolidate both Marathi and non-Marathi votes for broader appeal.
• Congress is contesting independently as Maha Vikas Aghadi parties go solo, focusing on inclusive politics.

Why It Matters: Congress employs a multi-pronged strategy with Vanchit alliance and diverse candidate selection for BMC.