Uddhav Thackeray drops Maharashtra Council poll bid Congress hints rival as MVA unity faces test

Published on 29 April 2026

Congress may field its own candidate

Uddhav Thackeray will not contest the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, with his party nominating Ambadas Danve instead. The switch has sparked friction within the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, as Congress signals it could field a separate candidate, questioning whether Thackeray’s decision was taken unilaterally and putting alliance unity under strain.

Thackeray opts out; Ambadas Danve named for the Council poll
MVA alliance unity is strained by the nomination decision
Congress signals it may field its own rival candidate
Unilateral decision concerns could reshape seat strategy

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Uddhav Thackeray drops Maharashtra Council poll bid Congress hints rival as MVA unity faces test

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