Maha Vikas Aghadi Allies Gear Up for Seat Swap in Maharashtra

Maha Vikas Aghadi allies in Maharashtra, including Congress, NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT), have agreed on a seat-sharing formula for the upcoming state assembly elections. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut suggested potential candidate changes, while discussions continue about distributing additional seats among the allies.

In a strategic shift, the Maha Vikas Aghadi allies in Maharashtra, composed of the Congress, NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT), have announced a new seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming state assembly elections.

The three major parties will each contest 85 seats in the 288-member assembly, with additional discussions ongoing to allocate the remaining 33 seats among themselves and smaller parties.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut hinted at possible last-minute candidate changes, emphasizing that merit and winnability will guide final selections ahead of the November 20 elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)