Tensions Rise Between Congress and Shiv Sena Ahead of Legislative Council Nominations
Love-hate between Congress, Thackeray
Hindustan Times
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The relationship between the Congress party and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has soured again as Thackeray nominated Ambadas Danve for an upcoming election without informing Congress. This has led Congress to consider fielding its own candidate, risking division within the opposition alliance ahead of critical votes.
- 01Uddhav Thackeray's decision to nominate Ambadas Danve without Congress's prior knowledge has escalated tensions.
- 02Congress is contemplating fielding its own candidate for the legislative council election, risking opposition unity.
- 03The Shiv Sena (UBT) threatened to withdraw from the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance if Congress does not comply.
- 04Sunetra Pawar, the deputy chief minister from the NCP, is yet to receive a significant portfolio, causing frustration among her party leaders.
- 05A new government resolution states that officers must greet elected representatives, except those with criminal convictions or under inquiry.
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Tensions between the Congress party and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray have flared ahead of the legislative council nominations, following Thackeray's decision to nominate senior party leader Ambadas Danve without consulting Congress. This lack of communication has prompted state Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal to announce that Congress will field its own candidate, which could lead to cross-voting and jeopardize the opposition's chances in the election. The Shiv Sena (UBT) has warned that it may withdraw from the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance if Congress does not back down. Meanwhile, Sunetra Pawar, the deputy chief minister from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), is still without a significant portfolio, leading to frustration among party leaders. The government has also issued a new resolution regarding protocol for greeting elected representatives, with exceptions for those facing criminal charges.
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The ongoing tensions may lead to a fractured opposition, affecting the outcome of the legislative council elections and the stability of the MVA alliance.
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