BJP, Shiv Sena Agree on 150 BMC Seats; No Alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP

• BJP and Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) reached consensus on 150 of 227 seats for the upcoming BMC elections.
• Discussions are ongoing for the remaining 77 seats, with a final decision expected soon from CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
• Mumbai BJP president Ameet Satam confirmed no alliance with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP for the BMC polls, citing "serious allegations" against Nawab Malik.
• The Mahayuti alliance aims to win over 150 seats to ensure a corruption-free civic administration and elect a Mahayuti mayor.
• BMC elections are scheduled for January 15, with results on January 16, alongside 28 other civic corporations in Maharashtra.

Why It Matters: Mahayuti finalizes 150 BMC seats, eyes majority; rules out alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP.