Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS Alliance Imminent, Raut Confirms Final Talks

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News18•21-12-2025, 20:37
Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS Alliance Imminent, Raut Confirms Final Talks
- •Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that alliance talks with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are nearing completion, with an official announcement expected in two to three days.
- •The proposed tie-up aims at the upcoming municipal corporation elections across Maharashtra, including the high-profile Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls.
- •The Congress, a key ally in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), has expressed reservations about partnering with the Raj Thackeray-led MNS.
- •Raut is attempting to convince the Congress, emphasizing the need to unite against the BJP, while refuting claims of internal MVA tensions.
- •All India Congress Committee general secretary Ramesh Chennithala indicated the Congress might contest the BMC elections independently, focusing on local issues and secular fabric.
Why It Matters: Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS near alliance for civic polls, but Congress expresses MVA concerns.
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