Pawar's Rajya Sabha Candidacy Sparks MVA Tensions, Congress Fears LoP Loss

• Sharad Pawar's potential Rajya Sabha candidacy creates internal conflict within Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).
• Congress fears losing the 'Leader of Opposition' post in Rajya Sabha if Pawar contests from Maharashtra.
• Congress needs two seats to retain LoP; one from Telangana is confirmed, the second from Maharashtra is crucial.
• Internal discontent surfaces in Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena over Sanjay Raut's unilateral announcement of Pawar's candidacy.
• Thackeray faction considers supporting Congress for Rajya Sabha in exchange for Legislative Council support.