Ahead of the BMC Elections 2026, BJP Mumbai chief Ameet Satam downplayed speculation around a Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance, saying the tie-up will not impact the civic poll outcome as Mumbaikars favour the Mahayuti alliance
23 December,2025 05:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Leader of Opposition reiterated allegations of “vote chori” during his Germany visit, triggering strong reactions from the BJP and Shiv Sena. The ruling parties accused the Congress leader of following a pattern of making anti-India remarks abroad as part of a larger conspiracy
23 December,2025 04:37 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentNCP Spokesperson Anand Paranjape claimed that while local leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena have already begun talks to finalise seat-sharing arrangements for the TMC polls, the NCP has not been invited to participate in them
23 December,2025 02:30 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) criticised Deputy CM Eknath Shinde for claiming the “real” Shiv Sena after local body polls, calling his party’s success hollow and highlighting ongoing Supreme Court disputes over the bow-and-arrow symbol and party legitimacy
23 December,2025 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT