INDIA Alliance reportedly solidifies seat-sharing arrangements in Maharashtra and reframes strategy in Tamil Nadu.

In New Delhi, recent reports indicate significant developments in political alliances and seat-sharing agreements in various states.

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra, which assumed power following a leadership change led by Eknath Shinde last year, has reportedly finalized a seat-sharing arrangement. Under this agreement, the Shiv Sena, Congress, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will collectively contest 48 seats in the state. Notably, Maharashtra holds the second-highest number of seats in the country after Uttar Pradesh. Key leaders from these parties participated in the discussions, with the final agreement set to be announced in a forthcoming press conference.

Meanwhile, Sanjay Raut, spokesperson for the Shiv Sena, clarified that there has been no proposal from the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi's Prakash Ambedkar regarding a seat for Manoj Jarange Patil from Jalna. Patil has been at the forefront of protests for Maratha reservations, posing challenges to the previous BJP-led government's plans.

In Tamil Nadu, the DMK has concluded its seat-sharing negotiations with the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), allocating two seats to each Left party. The specific constituencies are yet to be determined. Earlier discussions with allies, including the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi (KMDK), have also progressed, with further talks ongoing.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a Central Election Committee meeting in Delhi, focusing on seat allocations across 17 states for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Details of decisions made during the meeting are anticipated to be disclosed in the coming days.