Opposition Coalition Gears Up for Maharashtra Assembly Polls: Pawar's Strategic Plan

Sharad Pawar, chief of the NCP (SP), announced that his party, along with Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT), will jointly contest the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Emphasizing unity, Pawar highlighted the coalition's moral responsibility to protect smaller allies and address their interests.

Sharad Pawar, the chief of NCP (SP), unveiled his strategic plan for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls, set for October. In a news conference, he confirmed that his party, Congress, and Shiv Sena (UBT) will jointly contest the election.

Pawar emphasized the coalition's commitment to safeguarding the interests of smaller allies involved in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. 'Our eyes are set on the Maharashtra elections,' he remarked, stressing the need for change in the state.

Pawar noted that while talks on seat-sharing among the major parties have yet to begin, the NCP (SP), Congress, and Shiv Sena (UBT) received a favorable response in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The effort now is to include smaller parties in the state assembly elections.

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