Rahul Gandhi and Uddhav Thackeray Discuss Seat Deadlock in Maharashtra

Rahul Gandhi and Uddhav Thackeray Discuss Seat Deadlock in Maharashtra

VoM News Desk | February 23, 2024 | 10:38 AM IST | Breaking News, Politics | Follow on Google News

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Rahul Gandhi and Uddhav Thackeray Discuss Seat Deadlock in Maharashtra

Amid intense seat negotiations for the upcoming national election, Rahul Gandhi, engaged in the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, speaks with Uddhav Thackeray for an hour regarding the deadlock over eight Maharashtra seats. The Congress aims for three Mumbai seats, while Thackeray seeks 18 seats, including four in Mumbai. With the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, comprising Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress, navigating uncharted territory, negotiators are facing challenges in finalizing seat allocations.

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The Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, comprising Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress, grapples with seat negotiations for the national election. While nearly 40 seats are agreed upon, disagreements persist over eight seats, with the Congress aiming for three Mumbai seats. The alliance, formed after the 2019 Lok Sabha election, faces challenges, and negotiators are determined to find common ground, recognizing the stakes for each party in the upcoming election.

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