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The upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections are shaping up to be a complex and dynamic affair, with various political parties strategizing and negotiating to secure their positions in the upcoming polls. One of the key developments in this context is the ongoing dialogue between Shiv Sena UBT president Uddhav Thackeray and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav. This conversation follows the SP's demand for 12 seats in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, which is aiming to contest the elections together.
Sanjay Raut, spokesperson for the Shiv Sena UBT, has confirmed that the two leaders had a positive discussion over the phone and that the Samajwadi Party will be a part of the MVA. This news comes as a significant development, considering the SP's recent stance of demanding a substantial number of seats for its participation in the alliance. Akhilesh Yadav, during his tour of Maharashtra, emphasized that he expects respectable seats in the seat-sharing arrangements and hopes that the INDIA alliance will not repeat the mistakes it made in Haryana, where the alliance failed to secure victory.
The SP chief has been vocal about his party's expectations, stating that they have already declared candidates for five seats and are hoping the INDIA alliance partners will consider their demands. He further mentioned that they have submitted a tentative list of candidates and seats where the SP has a strong presence, underscoring their seriousness in securing a favorable deal. This demand comes at a time when the MVA is already facing challenges in finalizing its own seat-sharing formula, particularly between the Shiv Sena UBT and the Congress over seats in Vidarbha.
The ongoing tussle within the MVA over seat allocations highlights the complexities of coalition politics. With the Samajwadi Party's inclusion, the alliance now needs to navigate the demands and expectations of various parties, which will require meticulous negotiations and compromises to ensure a cohesive strategy for the upcoming elections. The outcome of these negotiations will play a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of Maharashtra and could potentially influence the outcome of the elections.
Source: Uddhav Thackeray speaks to Akhilesh Yadav, ‘positive discussion’ says Sanjay Raut