MVA Faces Leadership Decision Ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut stresses the importance of the MVA projecting a chief ministerial candidate ahead of Maharashtra's upcoming assembly elections. This comes following Uddhav Thackeray's meetings with top Congress leaders. Raut avoids direct comments on Thackeray's candidature while highlighting his and Rahul Gandhi's opposition to BJP policies.

Mumbai - Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday underscored the importance of the opposition bloc Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) presenting a chief ministerial candidate for Maharashtra's forthcoming assembly elections. Raut's remarks followed party president Uddhav Thackeray's meetings with senior Congress figures

Historically, the MVA has refrained from collectively endorsing any candidate for the state's top post, with elections set for October. When asked about advocating for Thackeray as the chief ministerial candidate, Raut deflected, instead spotlighting the efforts of Thackeray and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in opposing BJP-led government policies.

Addressing reporters in New Delhi, Raut emphasized the need for a recognizable face for both opposition and ruling parties in the polls. The MVA includes Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar). His comments come amid Uddhav Thackeray signaling readiness to be the MVA's CM candidate.

(With inputs from agencies.)