Uddhav Sena Stands Strong on 23 Seats in Maharashtra, Highlights Congress' Fresh Start

In the ongoing negotiations for seat-sharing in Maharashtra's Lok Sabha elections, Shiv Sena's Uddhav Sena has stood firm on its demand for 23 seats, emphasizing its historical precedence. Congress, part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, faces discussions over-allotment, prompting intense talks between Sanjay Raut and top Congress leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi.

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In the heart of Maharashtra’s political arena, the Uddhav Sena, an integral faction of Shiv Sena (UBT), has firmly reiterated its demand for 23 seats in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Sanjay Raut, a prominent Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, emphasized their historical contesting of this number of seats, expressing the party’s steadfast stance in these discussions.

Raut, in a strategic move, engaged in discussions with key decision-makers within Congress, notably Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge. This meeting sought to navigate the seat-sharing complexities within the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance. Raut highlighted the significance of Shiv Sena in Maharashtra's political landscape, dismissing dissenting opinions with a veiled reference to Sanjay Nirupam.

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Underscoring the disparity between the parties, Raut emphasized Congress's lack of wins in Maharashtra, indicating that the party must start from scratch. Despite Shiv Sena's historical consistency in contesting 23 seats, they opened discussions post-elections within the MVA alliance, considering the seats won. This move stands in contrast to Congress's quest for 22 seats within the alliance, despite not securing a single seat previously.

Meanwhile, Congress orchestrated a crucial meeting in the national capital, summoning Maharashtra's top leadership to deliberate seat distribution within the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance. Leaders such as Ashok Chavan, Prithviraj Chavan, Nana Patole, Balasaheb Thorat, and Vijay Wadettiwar participated, reflecting the gravity of the ongoing discussions. The tussle over seat allotment intensifies as Maharashtra's political landscape navigates alliance complexities.