Maharashtra’s Samajwadi Party (SP) announced its decision to part ways with the opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) over Shiv Sena (UBT)’s stance on the Babri mosque demolition. State SP chief, Abu Azmi, criticized the Shiv Sena for adopting a “Hindutva agenda” following their defeat in the Maharashtra assembly elections.
Azmi’s statement came after allegations that Uddhav Thackeray’s close aide praised the Babri mosque demolition, which was further highlighted by a newspaper advertisement. Azmi expressed that the SP could no longer associate with the MVA due to Shiv Sena’s recent actions.
“The lack of coordination in seat-sharing and the campaign during the election was evident. After the assembly defeat, Uddhav Thackeray reportedly urged his party to aggressively pursue a Hindutva agenda. On December 6, Shiv Sena (UBT) even posted a message supporting the Babri mosque demolition. We cannot tolerate such actions, so we have decided to exit the MVA,” said Abu Azmi.
The Samajwadi Party has two MLAs in Maharashtra, and their exit marks a significant shift in the state’s opposition dynamics.
 announced its decision to part ways with the opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) over Shiv Sena (UBT)’s stance on the Babri mosque demolition. State SP chief, Abu Azmi, criticized the Shiv Sena for adopting a “Hindutva agenda” following their defeat in the Maharashtra assembly elections.){kind=link}