Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahayuti allies will chalk out joint strategy for BMC elections, says Bawankule

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Inquiry ordered into below-estimate cost tenders for repair of cessed Mumbai buildings

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday ordered an inquiry into tenders quoting "below estimated price" for repair works of old and dilapidated buildings in Mumbai, after allegations of irregularities were made in the Legislative Assembly: PTI

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Ajit Pawar an integral part of Mahayuti; NCP would contest elections with the alliance,` says Bawankule

"There may be issues in 5 to 10 per cent of seats locally. In such cases, Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde will sit together and take the final decision," added Bawankule, the BJP`s election in-charge for local bodies. He stated that Ajit Pawar is an integral part of the Mahayuti and his party would contest the upcoming elections with the alliance.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Wherever disagreements arise, senior leaders will resolve them, asserts Bawankule

"Wherever disagreements arise, senior leaders will resolve them," the Revenue Minister told reporters, adding that a decision on the Mumbai mayoral post would be taken jointly by Fadnavis, Shinde and Ajit Pawar. He said district-level leaders have been instructed to ensure coordination among allies at the local level for civic and ZP polls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Shiv Sena had sought 90 to 100 seats; the final formula would be based on technical considerations`

On the Mumbai civic polls, Bawankule said the Mahayuti was preparing a joint strategy. "Shiv Sena had sought 90 to 100 seats; the final formula would be based on technical considerations. A committee comprising four representatives, each from the BJP and Shiv Sena, along with alliance members, will discuss seat-sharing.