Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray mentioned that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has not finalized the Rajya Sabha seat decision yet, but it will be done soon. Discussions are ongoing as NCP and SP leaders Supriya Sule and Jayant Patil met with Uddhav Thackeray. The deadline for filing no-action papers is March 5, with polling scheduled for March 16.
Today’s meeting between Uddhav Thackeray and NCP SP is crucial as Shiv Sena has claimed the Rajya Sabha seat. Congress has also shown interest, while NCP SP chief Sharad Pawar has not made a claim. Sule expressed that many MVA leaders prefer Pawar to be the nominee for the seat.
Aaditya Thackeray emphasized that talks for the Rajya Sabha elections are progressing smoothly within the MVA. Shiv Sena MLA Varun Sardesai reiterated the party’s stance on claiming the seat, stating that it rightfully belongs to the Uddhav Thackeray-led group. Despite the alliance’s ability to elect one candidate, a dispute over the seat’s allocation persists.
Leaders of Shiv Sena (UBT) have firmly stated that they will not give up their claim to the seat. The NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leaders have requested the seat for Sharad Pawar, but no resolution has been reached. The Congress party also maintains its claim, complicating the alliance’s seat-sharing dynamics.
