MUMBAI: Tensions within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance have escalated after Congress leader Nana Patole’s assertion that the Congress would lead the next Maharashtra government. His claim sparked a sharp response from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, who quickly rejected Patole’s statement. Raut said, “No one will accept this,” stressing that leadership within the alliance should be determined by the Congress high command rather than individual leaders. He firmly stated that such claims without party consensus could disrupt the unity of the coalition.
Raut’s comments reflect deepening divisions within the alliance, particularly regarding leadership roles and seat-sharing arrangements in the run-up to the November 23 elections. Patole, however, defended his position, clarifying that decisions within the Congress are made by the party’s central leadership in Delhi, signaling a direct challenge to Shiv Sena’s stance. With the elections looming, the rift between these key leaders raises questions about the future of MVA’s collaboration and its impact on the state’s political landscape.
Web Team, C6N
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