Nashik Elections Heat Up: Shinde-Pawar Alliance Looms, BJP Goes Solo Amidst Kumbh Mela Stakes

• Political activity intensifies in Nashik for upcoming Municipal Corporation elections as nomination deadline nears.
• Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) are reportedly discussing an alliance against BJP.
• Leaders Dada Bhuse, Narhari Zirwal, and Sameer Bhujbal held late-night talks on seat-sharing and strategy.
• BJP plans to contest independently with a '100 plus' seats target, finalizing candidate lists.
• The elections gain significant importance due to the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela and associated multi-crore development funds.

Why It Matters: Nashik's civic polls are set for a multi-party battle with potential alliances and high stakes.