Sanjay Raut's Call in Delhi to Stop BJP in Mumbai, Mahavikas Aghadi's Strategy

Sanjay Raut's Call in Delhi to Stop BJP in Mumbai, Mahavikas Aghadi's Strategy

If BJP is to be stopped, there should be no split in MVA votes, Sanjay Raut's call to Rahul Gandhi, will Thackeray-Congress fight together?
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Sanjay Raut Rahul Gandhi: Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray party is still active to keep Mahavikas Aghadi united in Mumbai. The discussion on seat sharing between MNS and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena in Mumbai has reached the final stage. At the same time, it has come to light that Shiv Sena's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has called Lok Sabha's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi.

Phone conversation between Sanjay Raut and Rahul Gandhi

To prevent BJP in the Mumbai municipal elections, the Maha Vikas Aghadi should stay united, for which the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray party is making efforts. Sanjay Raut and Rahul Gandhi had a phone conversation today. Raut conveyed to Rahul Gandhi that if the Maha Vikas Aghadi wants to resist BJP and avoid a split in votes, it is essential to stay united. Although the Congress party has decided to contest independently in Mumbai, Sanjay Raut discussed with Rahul Gandhi the need to come together as Maha Vikas Aghadi to fight the election.

Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and MNS alliance almost announced

Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray party and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena are coming together for the Mumbai municipal elections. The discussion on seat sharing between the two parties is almost complete. An official announcement of this alliance may be made soon. The relations between Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and MNS are strengthening, and they are preparing to contest the municipal elections together.

Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and the Nationalist Congress Party, especially the group of Sharad Pawar, have also maintained a positive outlook on forming an alliance with the Thackeray brothers for the municipal elections.

Discussion between Congress and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi

Ramesh Chennithala, the Mumbai in-charge of the Congress party, has announced that Congress will contest the upcoming Mumbai municipal elections on its own. Congress leaders in Mumbai have also clarified their stance on this. At the same time, discussions are underway about a possible alliance between Congress and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi.

Sanjay Raut has emphasized to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi the importance of contesting the elections as part of the Mahavikas Aghadi. It will be important to see what decision Congress takes now. Elections will be held for 227 seats in Mumbai, for which the forthcoming decision on these developments will be crucial.

In Brief

  • Maha Vikas Aghadi should stay together, for this Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) is still active.

  • In Mumbai, the seat-sharing talks between MNS and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena have reached the final stage.

  • The focus is on how important decisions and seat allocation will be made in the discussions.

  • Shiv Sena's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut called Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to discuss this matter.

  • This discussion is proving important for the opportunities and political balance of Maha Vikas Aghadi.

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