Maharashtra Congress Rift in MVA, Congress to Field Candidate Against Shiv Sena in Vidhan Parishad Election The Maharashtra Congress has announced it will field its own candidate against the Shiv Sena (UBT) in the upcoming Maharashtra Vidhan Parishad elections, marking a significant rift within the Mahayuti (MVA) alliance. The decision comes after the Shiv Sena UBT, led by Uddhav Thackeray, announced that former opposition leader Ambadas Danve would contest the election. This move has sparked tensions within the MVA, as Congress, which had previously pledged support to Thackeray, now plans to challenge his party in the polls. The Shiv Sena UBT confirmed that Danve, a senior party leader, will be their candidate for the Vidhan Parishad election, which is scheduled for May 12. This decision has led to internal discord within the MVA, as Congress, which had earlier committed to backing Thackerey, has now decided to run its own candidate. The Congress party, through its state committee chairman Harshvardhan Sapkal, stated it will field a candidate in the election, signaling a shift in its strategy. The election for the Vidhan Parishad involves nine seats, with the current MVA coalition holding 46 seats. The Shiv Sena (UBT) has 20 seats, Congress 16, and the National Congress Party (NCP) 10. The final date for submitting nominations is April 30. The Congress party’s decision to contest the election has raised concerns about the stability of the MVA, which has been a key political alliance in Maharashtra. Sapkal, who had previously pledged support to Thackeray, has now expressed disappointment with the Shiv Sena’s choice of Danve as their candidate. He accused the party of undermining the alliance by not selecting Thackeray, who had been a central figure in the MVA.#uddhav_thackeray #shiv_sena_ubit #maharashtra_congress #ambadas_danve #harshvardhan_sapkal
