Congress Dumps MVA for BMC Polls Over Uddhav-Raj Alliance Fears

• Congress decides to go solo for Mumbai civic polls, breaking ranks with MVA over potential Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance.
• Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant stated the party cannot compromise on ideology with MNS, fearing loss of North Indian and Muslim votes.
• Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut confirmed that discussions with Congress regarding BMC polls have ceased.
• Congress is open to a tie-up with Sena (UBT) elsewhere, but strictly without the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
• NCP (SP) is likely to remain in the MVA fold, while Congress is also in talks with Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) for BMC seats.

Why It Matters: Congress exits MVA for BMC polls, citing ideological clash with MNS and fear of losing minority votes.