Strange Political Alliances in Maharashtra's Local Body Polls

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah commented on the unusual political alliances forming in Maharashtra's local body elections. Friends and enemies have swapped roles, leading to unexpected tie-ups between parties. Abdullah emphasized the importance of voting for democracy, during his visit to the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah highlighted the peculiar political climate in Maharashtra, as traditional political boundaries blur during local body elections. Speaking to reporters, Abdullah noted the emergence of alliances between erstwhile rivals, marking a shift in the electoral landscape.

Notably, factions of the Nationalist Congress Party have united in certain localities, while surprising post-election collaborations have formed between BJP, Congress, and NCP in Ambernath, and BJP and AIMIM in Akot. Both BJP and Congress leaderships have distanced themselves from endorsing these alliances.

Emphasizing the role of public engagement in democracy, Abdullah echoed RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's sentiment on the significance of voting. He urged citizens to participate in elections to drive change, during his visit to the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies.

(With inputs from agencies.)