Discussions about an alliance between the Shiv Sena Thackeray faction and MNS for the Mumbai municipal elections have been ongoing for the past few weeks. Today, significant information regarding this alliance has emerged. After the state government revoked the trilingual formula GR, Shiv Sena Thackeray faction leader Uddhav Thackeray and MNS leader Raj Thackeray were seen together at a rally in Worli. Following this, the discussions about an alliance between the two parties have intensified.
According to sources, preliminary discussions have begun regarding seat sharing between the Shiv Sena Thackeray faction and MNS alliance. The Shiv Sena Thackeray faction has shown readiness to give MNS 70 to 75 seats. It is reported that after several rounds of discussions, seat sharing has been finalized. Meanwhile, after the reservation was announced, MNS had shown readiness to contest 125 seats. However, the Shiv Sena Thackeray faction seems prepared to give 70 to 75 seats.
Against the backdrop of all these events, the Congress has decided to contest the municipal elections independently and has refused to ally with MNS. As a result, the Shiv Sena Thackeray faction and MNS alliance for the Mumbai municipal elections has gained momentum, and it will be important to see what turn the upcoming elections take.