Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Shiv Sena-UBT, MNS Likely to Ally for Maharashtra Polls
The Shiv Sena-UBT and MNS parties in Maharashtra are likely teaming up for upcoming local elections.
Leaders from both parties hint at a potential partnership, although the formal announcement will be closer to the election to avoid pressure.
They are currently collaborating in BEST credit society polls.
Both parties are hoping an alliance will strengthen their positions, after not performing well in the state assembly elections.
The alliance is also expected to provide the parties an edge in local elections.
Shiv Sena-UBT and MNS are likely to form an alliance for upcoming local polls in Maharashtra.
The final decision on the alliance will likely occur closer to the elections.
Both parties are contesting the BEST credit society polls together.
An MNS functionary stated public pressure makes an alliance likely.
Both parties are looking to improve their position after poor results in the state assembly elections.
- Who
- Shiv Sena-UBT, MNS, Uddhav Thackeray, and Raj Thackeray.
- What
- Shiv Sena-UBT and MNS are likely forming an alliance.
- When
- Upcoming local body polls.
- Where
- Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivali, Nashik, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
- Why
- To win civic elections and strengthen their political standing.
Shiv Sena-UBT and MNS
BJP
Alliance Formation
Shiv Sena-UBT and MNS
Form an alliance to win civic elections.
BJP
Focus on individual party strength.
- Political Parties
- Shiv Sena-UBT, MNS
- Key Figures
- Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray
- Elections
- Local body polls, BEST credit society polls
- Locations
- Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivali, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Sources
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