Maharashtra MLC Polls 2026: BJP’s Alliance Rift Deepens
- On Thursday, the ruling Mahayuti alliance secured only two of five Legislative Council seats in Maharashtra, while the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi claimed three, sparking an immediate blame game between coalition partners BJP and Shiv Sena.
- Maharashtra BJP chief spokesperson Navnath Ban alleged the Shiv Sena undermined alliance unity by backing independent candidate Sachin Sanap in Pune, claiming this greed for a single seat cost the coalition three potential victories.
- Shiv Sena leader Anand Paranjpe argued the BJP failed to coordinate seat sharing from the beginning, stating the party should introspect on whether its own leaders worked for alliance partners.
- Maharashtra BJP vice-president Keshav Upadhye called for alliance introspection, questioning why the coalition failed to sweep all five seats; the Nagpur loss proved embarrassing after party leader Fadnavis posted a jibe referring to Congress as "Big Fat Zero."
- The results have exposed significant tensions within the Mahayuti regarding long-term cooperation, as future electoral success depends on whether the coalition can resolve these internal fractures and coordinate strategy moving forward.
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Mahayuti rift widens, BJP blames Sena for MLC poll loss
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti bloc is experiencing internal strife after the Legislative Council elections, with the BJP openly blaming ally Shiv Sena for non-cooperation and undermining the alliance, leading to a poor performance where the opposition won more seats.
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