Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS Alliance Imminent for Maharashtra Civic Polls

• Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut announced an alliance with Raj Thackeray's MNS will be declared soon, including seat-sharing details.
• Raut stated efforts are ongoing to include Congress, a Maha Vikas Aghadi constituent, despite potential separate contests.
• Maharashtra civic elections for 29 municipal corporations, including BMC, PMC, PCMC, are scheduled for January 15, with counting on January 16.
• The Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP) recently dominated local bodies elections across 286 municipalities and nagar panchayats.
• Devendra Fadnavis thanked voters, noting Mahayuti secured 75% of municipal council chairpersons, with BJP emerging as the top party.

Why It Matters: Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS to announce alliance for upcoming Maharashtra civic polls amidst Mahayuti's recent success.