Rivals Unite: NCP Teams Up for Kolhapur Polls

In a surprising move, Maharashtra minister Hasan Mushrif and Opposition leader Samarjeet Ghatge, former arch-rivals, have formed an alliance between their respective factions of the NCP to contest upcoming local body elections in Kolhapur. The alliance aims for regional development and better governance amid shifting political landscapes.

In an unexpected political maneuver, Maharashtra's Hassan Mushrif and Samarjeet Ghatge have set aside their rivalry to form an alliance ahead of the local body elections in Kolhapur district.

This partnership marks the second instance of the two factions of the NCP uniting for electoral gains, following an alliance in Chandgad.

The leadership cited better governance and regional development as their core motivations for uniting, amidst opposition from local political figures like former Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Mandlik.

(With inputs from agencies.)