KDMC Polls: Shiv Sena-BJP ally, 50-50 seat share a blow to Shinde faction?

• Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and BJP have allied for the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation elections.
• The alliance follows a period of intense conflict between the two parties in the region.
• A "fifty-fifty" seat-sharing formula is expected, potentially impacting the Shinde faction.
• BJP's strength in Kalyan-Dombivli has grown significantly due to aggressive strategies and new members.
• The joint contest is anticipated to make the KDMC election largely one-sided.

Why It Matters: KDMC elections: BJP's strength might reduce Shiv Sena (Shinde faction)'s seat share.