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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led faction of Shiv Sena have finalized their seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The BJP will contest 137 seats, while the Shinde-led Shiv Sena will contest 90 seats.

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BJP, Shinde Sena Finalize BMC Seat-Sharing Agreement

Mumbai, India – The ruling alliance partners in Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, have announced their seat-sharing agreement for the highly anticipated Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

The BJP will contest 137 seats in the upcoming polls, while the Shinde-led Shiv Sena will field candidates in 90 wards.

This agreement comes after weeks of speculation and negotiation between the two parties, eager to gain control of the BMC, one of the richest civic bodies in India. The BMC election is considered crucial for both parties as a test of their popularity and strength in Maharashtra’s financial capital.

“This is a united front, and we are confident of winning a decisive mandate from the people of Mumbai,” said sources within the alliance. “We believe our combined efforts and shared vision will bring about positive change and development to the city.”

The opposition parties are yet to announce their seat-sharing arrangement.

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