Mumbai Mayor Row: Shiv Sena-BJP Alliance Stalls, CM Shinde & DCM Fadnavis to Decide

• No consensus reached between Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and BJP over the Mumbai Mayor post after a crucial meeting in Delhi.
• The decision now rests with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
• The BMC Mayor post is highly coveted due to the corporation's vast budget and control over Mumbai's development.
• Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) claims Mumbai as its stronghold and seeks the Mayor's post for 2.5 years, while BJP aims to expand its influence.
• Discussions between Rahul Shewale (Shiv Sena) and Amit Satam (BJP) in Delhi failed to yield a resolution, highlighting alliance friction.

Why It Matters: Shiv Sena-BJP alliance faces deadlock over Mumbai Mayor, with top leaders now tasked to resolve the dispute.