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UPDATED: Jan 21, 2026 15:44 IST
In this news bulletin, an unidentified speaker reports on a significant political shift within the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra. The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is reportedly manoeuvring to secure the Mayor's position in the Kalyan Dombivalli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) by partnering with Raj Thackeray's MNS, effectively sidelining its ally, the BJP. The speaker notes that 'Shinde Sena MP Shrikanth Shinde confirmed the MNS alliance', bringing their combined strength to 58 seats, just short of the 62-seat majority. The transcript highlights a potential rift as the Shinde Sena resists the BJP's demand for a split mayoral term. The discussion also touches upon the possible role of the UBT faction, which holds 11 seats, and suggests that this power struggle over mayoral posts could extend to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The report concludes by examining the BJP's potential counter-strategies while senior leadership is away.
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