Maharashtra Civic Polls: BJP Ties Up With Congress and AIMIM; CM Devendra Fadnavis Upset

In a surprising turn of events in Maharashtra's civic polls, ideology has taken a backseat to power arithmetic. This report highlights unlikely alliances in Ambernath and Akot that have reshaped the political landscape. In Ambernath, the BJP and Congress joined hands with Ajit Pawar's NCP to keep Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena out of power, despite the Sena emerging as the largest party. Meanwhile, in Akot, the BJP formed an alliance with AIMIM, triggering questions about its Hindutva stance. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed strong displeasure, directing local units to end these controversial pacts.