Fadnavis Intervenes as Athawale's Rebellion Rocks Mahayuti Over BMC Seats

• RPI-A chief Ramdas Athawale is upset with Mahayuti's seat-sharing for BMC elections, feeling sidelined and allotted only 6 undesirable seats.
• Athawale's party released a list of 39 candidates and filed nominations, signaling a potential 'friendly contest' or rebellion.
• Devendra Fadnavis personally intervened, speaking to Athawale and sending Praveen Darekar to address the grievances.
• Athawale expects a meeting with Fadnavis to resolve the issue, also open to discussions with Eknath Shinde for seat adjustments.
• The RPI-A's displeasure could lead to a division of Dalit votes, potentially harming Mahayuti's prospects in the crucial BMC elections.

Why It Matters: Fadnavis steps in to quell RPI-A rebellion over BMC seats, crucial for Mahayuti's election prospects.