Congress backs Shiv Sena UBT nominee for Maharashtra MLC elections to block BJP gains

Published on 30 April 2026

Congress got assurances before sealing the opposition pact

Congress has agreed to support the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray Sena nominee in Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, aiming to keep opposition unity intact and stop the BJP from benefiting. The arrangement was finalised after discussions between Congress and Sena leaders, with Congress pushing for assurances that future nominations would also be accommodated to maintain the alliance’s balance.

Congress will support the Shiv Sena UBT nominee in Maharashtra MLC polls
The move targets stronger opposition unity against the BJP
Congress and Sena leaders met to finalise seat-sharing and strategy
Congress sought assurances for upcoming nominations

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Congress backs Shiv Sena UBT nominee for Maharashtra MLC elections to block BJP gains

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