Pune PMC Polls: Shinde's 15 Names Spark BJP Rift, Mahayuti in Crisis?

• Pune PMC election seat-sharing talks between BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena stalled, despite multiple rounds.
• Shiv Sena initially demanded 35-40 seats but later agreed to BJP's offer of 15 seats.
• On December 28, Shiv Sena submitted a list of 15 candidates, which reportedly escalated the dispute with BJP.
• Eknath Shinde's Sena distributed AB forms to 135-140 candidates, indicating a potential solo run.
• Uday Samant, sent as a troubleshooter, stated the Mahayuti has not yet broken, despite the chaos.

Why It Matters: BJP and Shinde Sena's Pune PMC seat-sharing talks hit a major roadblock over candidate list.