The seat sharing formula of Mahayuti is now considered almost fixed. There was a detailed discussion on finalizing the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance in a marathon meeting between Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and BJP State President Ravindra Chavan at Shinde’s residence in Thane that lasted for about five hours.

This meeting started late in the night and continued till 4 in the morning, in which there were indications of agreement on coordination of seats in various municipalities of Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) including Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli. The alliance has now reached the final stage and an official announcement is likely to be made soon.

Who attended the meeting?

Shiv Sena MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde, MP Naresh Mhaske and General Secretary Rahul Shewale were also present in the meeting. According to sources, in the next two days, discussions will be held at the local level regarding division (ward) level candidates, so that the names can be decided keeping in mind the ground equations. During this, the leadership, achievements and efficiency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi were also discussed in detail, where the leaders present shared their personal experiences with PM Modi and emphasized on strengthening the alliance.

Devendra Fadnavis and Ravindra Chavan’s pair is finding love!

Bharatiya Janata Party has once again proved itself to be the number-1 party in the Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections of Maharashtra. BJP has achieved historic success in these elections on the basis of development-oriented politics of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and strong organizational ability, precise strategy and effective leadership of BJP State President Ravindra Chavan.

These results of local self-rule organizations have further strengthened the credibility of the “Devendra-Ravindra” duo, which has been held in high regard for a long time among Maharashtra BJP workers. The slogan echoed during the election campaign “Tumchi Aamchi BJP Sarvanchi” (Your-Our BJP, Everyone’s BJP) has been realized by the public in the form of votes. State President Ravindra Chavan said this while talking to journalists after the results.

Ravindra Chavan is playing an important role!

Ravindra Chavan, after assuming the responsibility of state president six months ago, ran a disciplined, restrained and aggressive public relations campaign across Maharashtra. During this period, the organization was strengthened by including many senior leaders in BJP. These elections were considered to be the real test of the leadership of Ravindra Chavan, who had a strong hold in the Konkan region, in which he proved successful by getting full marks.

In these elections, in many parts of the state, BJP was in direct competition with Shinde faction’s Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction). Despite this, due to the political acumen of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and organizational ability of Ravindra Chavan, BJP won many important places. Besides, both the leaders did the math very well to ensure that the balance of power is maintained in the Grand Alliance.

The discussion has also intensified in the political circles that through these results, BJP has given a message of its political status to the leaders of the second row of allies. These election results have also given a new dimension to the ongoing speculations regarding the relationship between Shrikant Shinde and Ravindra Chavan.

Now all eyes are on the municipal elections to be held in January, especially the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). It is believed that if the Devendra-Ravindra duo moves forward with a similar strategy, then BJP’s dominance can continue in the coming municipal elections also. In such a situation, it will be very important politically to see with what strategy the allies of Mahayuti enter the field.

Preparations of all political parties for BMC elections 2026 are going on in full swing. Meanwhile, seat sharing is also being discussed in Mahayuti. Last night (Monday, December 22) an almost two-hour long meeting of Mahayuti took place at Varsha Bungalow. According to sources, before this, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a separate meeting with his senior leaders and reviewed the upcoming municipal elections, in which an in-depth discussion was held especially regarding the Mumbai Municipal Corporation.

Quoting sources, it has been revealed that consensus has already been reached on 150 seats of Mumbai Municipal Corporation, while the remaining 77 seats were discussed on the night of Monday, December 22. During this time, consensus has been reached on about 30 to 35 seats, while it has been agreed to hold another meeting soon and take a final decision regarding the remaining seats.

Seat sharing will be finalized in a day or two

It was also decided in the meeting that the final seal on seat distribution would be given by the afternoon of Tuesday or Wednesday (23 or 24 December).

What happened in MVA so far?

The equations of the opposition grand alliance party of Maharashtra now seem to be changing. Amidst the departure of Congress and the possibility of entry of Raj Thackeray, seat sharing is also being discussed in a new way. Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena UBT currently has 145 seats out of 227 seats in Mumbai. At the same time, Raj Thackeray’s MNS can still get 65 to 70 seats. Apart from this, Sharad Pawar’s NCP SP may get 10 to 12 seats.

Apart from this, Raj Thackeray’s MNS has also decided to put a pause on the announcement of alliance until seat sharing is fully discussed. Once both the parties agree on seats, only then should the Thackeray brothers announce the alliance. In such a situation, it is believed that the alliance between Raj and Uddhav Thackeray has been postponed.

In Maharashtra, elections for all 29 municipal corporations and 25 municipal corporations including Mumbai (BMC) have been announced. The State Election Commission has informed that voting will be held on January 15 and results will be announced on January 16. Along with this, a big stir is also being seen in the ruling Mahayuti. Mahayuti’s fight among itself has now clearly come to the fore. Now there will be a ‘friendly fight’ between Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar to install their mayor in Pune.

A tussle and rhetoric has started between the allies BJP and NCP regarding the appointment of their own mayor in the Pune Municipal Corporation. CM Devendra Fadnavis has given a big statement regarding the capture of the most important Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporations after Mumbai. He has said that there will be a friendly fight between BJP and NCP (Ajit Pawar) in the elections at both these places.

CM Fadnavis claims- ‘There is no bitterness between NCP-BJP’

It is being told that there will be an alliance between BJP and Shiv Sena Eknath Shinde faction in more and more municipal corporations. There will also be an alliance of BJP-NCP and Shiv Sena at some places. Devendra Fadnavis said, “I have talked to Ajit Dada regarding Pune Corporation. We both are big parties. BJP has made good development in Pune in the last 5 years. So in Pune, BJP can compete with NCP (Ajit Pawar). If this happens, it will be a friendly fight. There will be no bitterness among the allies.

All political parties in action regarding BMC elections

Apart from Pune, the political picture before the mayor elections in Mumbai is also interesting. These elections are pending since 2022. There has been a lot of delay in the elections due to issues of ward delimitation and reservation. In such a situation, after the announcement of elections, the political activities of the parties have intensified. Everyone has become more active in making their own strategies.

The dates of municipal elections in Maharashtra have been announced. State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said that the code of conduct is being implemented in 29 municipal corporations from today (December 15). There is a plan to hold local body elections before January 31. Elections for all 29 municipalities including BMC will be held on January 15. The results will come on January 16. There will be 10 thousand 111 polling stations. Will use the list of July 1, 2025.

Candidates can file nomination for BMC elections from 23rd December to 30th December. Withdrawal of candidature can be taken till 2 January 2026. Election symbols can be distributed till January 3, 2026.

Activities of political parties intensify regarding BMC elections

The tenure of 27 municipal corporations in Maharashtra has ended. These elections are pending since 2022. These elections were to be held in the year 2022 itself but there was a lot of delay in it due to the issues of ward delimitation and reservation. The Supreme Court had issued instructions to complete the local body elections by January 31, 2026. After the announcement of elections, the political activities of all the political parties have intensified. Everyone has become more active in making their own strategies.

The country’s richest municipal corporation

BMC elections have been considered very important in the politics of the state. This affects the equations of state as well as national politics. BMC is the richest municipal corporation in the country. Its annual budget is quite big. In such a situation, all the political parties of the state have come together to exert their full strength to gain control over it. 227 corporators are elected in BMC.

Who will get how many seats in the 2017 elections?

In the 2017 BMC elections in Maharashtra, BJP had won 82 seats. Whereas 84 councilors of undivided Shiv Sena had won. Whereas Congress won 31 seats and NCP won 9 seats. The post of Mayor had gone to the undivided Shiv Sena.

However, now the entire political equation of the state has changed. Along with Shiv Sena, NCP is also divided into two groups. There are two alliances in the state, Mahayuti and Mahavikas Aghadi. Currently, there is a Mahayuti government in the state under the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis. In such a situation, now everyone’s eyes are especially on BMC elections.

Big cracks are clearly visible in the ruling alliance Mahayuti in Maharashtra, which has now become difficult for BJP and Shiv Sena to hide. The discord between Devendra Fadnavis’ group and Eknath Shinde’s group is intensifying. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde’s MP son Shrikant Shinde has given a big statement.

In fact, recently senior BJP leader Ravindra Chavan had said that he has got the responsibility to save the Mahayuti only till December 2. On this, Shrikant Shinde said, “Ravindra Chavan should tell whether BJP wants to keep the alliance even after December 2 or not.”

While answering media questions during the election campaign, Shrikant Shinde accepted the ongoing rift between BJP and Shiv Sena. When he was asked that the alliance has to be preserved only till December 2, Ravindra Chavan said this. What does it mean? In response, Shrikant Shinde said, “I don’t know what he said. Ask him only whether he wants to keep the alliance in future or not?”

Why did the issue of December 2 arise?

Actually, Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections in Maharashtra are on December 2. In such a situation, speculations are being made that Mahayuti will be able to recover only till December 2. After this, the alliance partners seem to be moving apart.

Demand to make Eknath Shinde the Chief Minister again

Meanwhile, the issue of bringing Eknath Shinde as the chief ministerial face is again being raised in Maharashtra. Dada Bhuse, minister from Shinde faction of Maharashtra, gave a big statement during the civic election campaign. Dada Bhuse hinted at Eknath Shinde becoming the Chief Minister of Maharashtra again in the future.

He said, “Even today, if there is any Chief Minister’s face in the minds of people, it is that of Eknath Shinde. No such CM has been made in the history of the state. No one knows what will happen in the future.”

Big news is coming out from the politics of Maharashtra. The reason for the displeasure of the ministers of Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde has come to light. To find a solution to this, a big decision has also been taken between Shiv Sena and BJP. In fact, senior BJP leaders have assured Eknath Shinde that no leader or worker of his party will join BJP.

Amidst the ongoing rift between Shiv Sena and BJP, this big news is coming that BJP has claimed that no Shiv Sena worker will be included in BJP. There will also be a meeting of senior leaders of Shiv Sena and BJP on this issue in the next two days.

Devendra Fadnavis gave assurance to Eknath Shinde

In this meeting to be held before the Maharashtra civic elections, it will be discussed which districts have conflicts in Mahayuti and how to find a solution to it. Both the leaders have assured each other that at the time of elections, the principle of alliance will be followed by both the parties.

Let us tell you, many workers from Thane, Kalyan Dobinwali, Palghar, which are considered to be the stronghold of Eknath Shinde, were planning to join BJP. Due to this resentment, Eknath Shinde’s ministers had boycotted the cabinet meeting of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Shiv Sena ministers did not attend the cabinet meeting

When the cabinet meeting was going on, Shiv Sena ministers did not reach the meeting room and sat in CM Fadnavis’ office. Only Eknath reached Shinde’s meeting. After this, Shiv Sena ministers met CM Fadnavis and explained the reason for their displeasure.

What was the outcome of the talks between Shiv Sena and BJP?

After not attending the meeting, Eknath Shinde’s ministers met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and said that they are angry that Shiv Sena leaders are being included in BJP. On this, CM Fadnavis explained that Shiv Sena had started in Ulhasnagar. If Shinde group does it then it is right and if BJP does it then it is wrong, how is this possible?

After this, CM Fadnavis clearly said that from now on each other’s workers will not be given entry in both the parties, but both the parties will have to follow this rule. Shiv Sena and BJP have agreed on this matter.

The political stir in Maharashtra has intensified due to BMC elections. Meanwhile, the state deputy CM and NCP chief Ajit Pawar has given a big statement to the state’s political mercury. On the question of contesting elections with Mahayuti, he has clearly stated that in view of the situation and demand in the upcoming municipal elections, it will take a decision on it.

Speaking to the media in Pune, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said, “We had contested the assembly and Lok Sabha elections with Mahayuti, but we will decide by looking at the situation and demand for the upcoming municipal elections.”

Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune | Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Says, “We Contested The Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabhabha Elections as Mahayuti, but for the upcoming Municipality Elections, We will take a decision the siteration and demand.” pic.twitter.com/bi4g7xtppw

– ANI (@ani) September 21, 2025

BMC election will fight together Mahayuti’s constituents?

On the other hand, the leaders of Shiv Sena of Mahayuti’s constituent BJP and Shinde faction have been saying that all will contest BMC elections together. In August last month, BJP leader Sanjay Upadhyay from Maharashtra claimed that Mayor would be of Mahayuti in BMC.

The post of Mayor in BMC will come to Mahayuti-Sanjay Upadhyay

He had said, “The BJP will contest elections with the Mahayuti alliance under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi and the guidance of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. On the basis of the strength and strategy of the coalition, the post of Mayor in BMC will come to Mahayuti.

What did Eknath Shinde say about BMC elections?

Maharashtra Deputy CM and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde also claimed last month that the parties involved in Mahayuti together would contest the local body. Shinde also expressed confidence of victory in this election. The dates have not been announced yet for the Bahrala BMC elections, but not only Mumbai but the country’s eyes are fixed on it.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar made a big statement on Friday (19 September). He said that his party is still part of the Mahayuti alliance due to mutual respect between colleagues and commitment to the progress of the state.

Addressing the officials and party leaders in the inaugural session of the NCP’s ‘Chintan Camp’ in Nagpur, Ajit Pawar said that he had decided to separate from the party formed by his uncle Sharad Pawar to ensure stability and progress in Maharashtra.

He said, “Chintan camp will not only focus on formulating the party’s strategy for the upcoming local body elections, but will also be focused on future generations.”

Why left Sharad Pawar?

He said, “NCP is in alliance with BJP and Shiv Sena and many people ask me why I took this step and why did I accept tension in family and personal relationships?” I want to tell you that I did this, not for power or position, but to provide stability to Maharashtra and to ensure its progress. ”

Ajit Pawar left uncle Sharad Pawar in July 2023 and joined the then Eknath Shinde’s government. He took oath as Deputy Chief Minister.

The country has got stability- Ajit Pawar

The Deputy Chief Minister said that the party is still part of the Mahayuti alliance due to mutual respect and its commitment to the progress of the state. He said, “I want to thank Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, under which the country has got stability and he has always shown a big heart for Maharashtra. He has always accepted my demands for the development of Maharashtra. ”

Ajit Pawar said that the NCP should continue its mass media and listen to the questions and complaints of the people and should not delay the work.

Additional charge for the post of General Manager of BMC has been given to two different officers, which created confusion. In the order issued by the Municipal Development Department, Ashnivani Joshi has been given additional charge, while Ashish Sharma has been given this charge in the order issued by the General Administration Department. Now that in a single day, two different officers have been given the responsibility for the same post, the question is arising as to whose order should be followed.

In fact, this post was vacant after the retirement of Best General Manager Srinivas in Maharashtra. On Tuesday (August 05), the Urban Development Department under Eknath Shinde and the General Administration Department under CM Fadnavis took out an order in this regard by recommending different names for the additional charge of Best General Manager.

• Department of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde took separate orders for the same post
• For additional charge, two departments ordered the names of different officers
• In the government order, the Urban Development Department asked Ashwini Joshi to hand over the additional charge of the Best General Manager of Best
• The General Administration Department in its order gave the responsibility of additional charge of Best to IAS Ashish Sharma
• The city development department is with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
• CM Devendra Fadnavis has the General Administration Department.

Inner conflict over the appointment between Shinde and Fadnavis!

At present, the matter clearly indicates that the internal struggle is going on between the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister over the appointment of officers. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has the General Administration Department (GAD), while Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has the Municipal Development Department, but now the functioning of the government has been raised due to the issuance of two orders for the same post from these two departments.

Political activities have intensified regarding local body elections in Maharashtra. Meanwhile, Deputy CM and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Wednesday (August 06). After this meeting, he told the media that there is no differences between us and CM.

There was also a discussion between the two leaders about BMC elections. Eknath Shinde has claimed that the parties involved in Mahayuti together will contest the local body. He also expressed confidence of victory in this election. Eknath Shinde reacted to the alliance in the local body election and the relationship with CM Devendra Fadnavis, saying, “Mahayuti will contest the election of the local body together in Maharashtra. We will win the election of the local body. Our Shiv Sena runs on Bala Saheb Thackeray’s Vicharaghara. ”

We do politics of development, not a chair- Shinde

Maharashtra Deputy CM and Shiv Sena chief Shinde said, “The alliance in the upcoming election was also discussed in today’s meeting. There is no difference between us and CM. We do politics of development, not a chair. ”

What did Shinde say on meeting Amit Shah?

On meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said, “If the house is going on, I keep coming here, our MPs have also met the Home Minister. Our MPs had some issues in their constituency. Yesterday, in the meeting of NDA, PM Modi said good about the Home Minister. He said that Amit Shah, who works for the most days, has to work more and he has also respected them.

What did Shinde say when Raj-Uddhav Thackeray came with?

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde also responded to speculation about coming with Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray. He said, “Everyone has the right to fight and alliance in elections. Our Mahayuti will win in the election. You people make questions, you answer. There is no estrangement. Our agenda is the development of Maharashtra. ”