Kalyan-Dombivli Seat-Sharing Puzzle: Chavan, Shinde Hold Crucial Early Morning Talks

• Mahayuti alliance faces seat-sharing stalemate in Kalyan-Dombivli between Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and BJP.
• BJP State President Ravindra Chavan met Deputy CM Eknath Shinde at 7 AM to discuss Kalyan-Dombivli seat distribution.
• Sources suggest a 'friendly contest' finalized for 10-15 wards between the two parties.
• First list of candidates for BJP and Shiv Sena might be announced today.
• Discussions also covered Thane, Ulhasnagar, Panvel, and Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporations.

Why It Matters: Crucial early morning talks between Chavan and Shinde aim to resolve Mahayuti's Kalyan-Dombivli seat-sharing.