MVA Parties Gear Up for Crucial Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council Elections

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray stakes claim for the party's involvement in upcoming Rajya Sabha and Maharashtra legislative council polls, attributing it to their strength in the state assembly. Discussions within the Maha Vikas Aghadi, comprising Congress, Sena (UBT), and NCP (SP), are yet to commence for seat allocations.

In a significant political development, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray announced the party's intention to secure seats in the forthcoming Rajya Sabha and Maharashtra legislative council elections, highlighting their numerical strength in the state assembly.

Though formal negotiations are pending among Maha Vikas Aghadi partners—Congress, Sena (UBT), and NCP (SP)—Thackeray expressed confidence that talks would soon commence, with the focus on leveraging the coalition's legislative numbers.

With the Election Commission announcing the schedule, these elections are pivotal for MVA leaders whose tenures are nearing completion. The outcome is critical, especially with prominent figures like Sharad Pawar eyeing re-election.

(With inputs from agencies.)