Mumbai: In Maharashtra politics, the Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance has finally come to an agreement on its seat-sharing formula for the upcoming state assembly elections. After multiple rounds of discussions, the coalition has settled on a 100-80-80 seat distribution formula among its key allies—Congress, Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena faction, and Sharad Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

Finalizing the Seat Allocation

Out of the 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra, the MVA has reportedly concluded the allocation for 260 seats. According to the agreed formula, the Congress will contest 100 seats, while both the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction and Sharad Pawar’s NCP will each contest 80 seats. The remaining 28 seats are being set aside for smaller alliance partners, though discussions are still ongoing for their final distribution.

Pending Disputes Over Key Constituencies

While most of the seat-sharing arrangements have been resolved, there is still a deadlock over certain key constituencies, particularly Ramtek and South Nagpur. Both the Congress and the Uddhav Thackeray faction are adamant about contesting these high-stakes seats, leading to ongoing discussions. The MVA is expected to reach a resolution on these constituencies in the coming days.

Decision Expected Soon

MVA leaders have indicated that the final seat-sharing arrangement will be officially announced by Sunday. The leadership remains optimistic that the unresolved seats will be sorted out in the next couple of days. A proposal has already been floated by Congress to offer additional seats to the Uddhav faction in other areas as a compromise for the disputed constituencies.

Internal Challenges in MVA and BJP-Led Maha-Yuti

In parallel, the rival BJP-led Maha-Yuti alliance is also facing internal rifts over candidate selection. In Nagpur, the Maha-Yuti’s decision to field Ashish Jaiswal has led to unrest, with former MLA Reddy considering contesting independently. The MVA leadership is closely monitoring these developments, as they may influence the final seat allocation and strategy for both alliances.

This resolution in seat-sharing marks a crucial step forward for the MVA as it prepares for what promises to be a tightly contested election. As the election season intensifies, all eyes will be on how both the MVA and the Maha-Yuti alliances navigate their internal challenges and finalize their candidate lists.