CM Devendra Fadnavis

Is this a masterstroke or a tacit deal? The BJP has pulled out of the race for the mayor's post and has instead, planned to support the Shiv Sena's candidate. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the coup barely 10 minutes before the nomination process ended last afternoon. Although the jury is still out on whether the BJP caved under pressure, it's a no-brainer that it will give the party leverage over its frenemy in the BMC."