Thane Polls: Mahayuti Alliance Cracks, BJP & Shinde Faction Go Solo Amid Seat Row

• Mahayuti alliance (Shinde faction Shiv Sena & BJP) faces tension in Thane over stalled seat sharing for TMC elections.
• Both parties have begun independent campaigns, adopting a 'go-it-alone' approach without waiting for an official agreement.
• BJP launched 'Namo Bharat Namo Thane' campaign with PM Modi's saffron-themed posters, emphasizing 'hardline Hindutva' and aiming for the mayoral post.
• Shrikant Shinde, Eknath Shinde's son, is actively campaigning for the Shinde faction to maintain its stronghold in Thane.
• The BJP seeks to counter 'Marathi pride' with 'Hindutva' and aims to secure the mayoral position, traditionally held by Shiv Sena.

Why It Matters: Mahayuti alliance in Thane is strained over seat sharing, with BJP and Shinde faction campaigning independently.