Mahayuti Finalizes Thane Seat-Sharing After Marathon Talks; Mumbai Next?

• Mahayuti (Shiv Sena Shinde faction & BJP) finalized seat-sharing for Thane Municipal Corporation elections.
• Decision made after a late-night meeting at Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's residence with BJP State President Ravindra Chavan.
• Shiv Sena (Shinde) will contest 81 seats, BJP 45 seats, and 5 for allied parties.
• BJP initially sought 55 seats, Shiv Sena offered 40-45, leading to the final 81-45 split.
• Official announcement expected within 2-3 days; Mumbai seat-sharing discussions are ongoing.

Why It Matters: Mahayuti seals Thane municipal election seat-sharing, with Shiv Sena (Shinde) taking 81 seats and BJP 45.