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On this Special Report, the focus is on the political drama unfolding in Mumbai following the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has taken a sharp jibe at Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for moving 29 newly elected corporators to the Taj Lands End hotel in Bandra. Thackeray warned that 'if his Netas split once, they can do so once again as well,' suggesting that the Shinde faction remains vulnerable to internal divisions. The move to shift corporators comes amid intense speculation regarding poaching and the upcoming battle for the Mayor's post. While the BJP has emerged as the single largest party, the Shinde-led Shiv Sena holds a crucial position in the power-sharing negotiations. The programme explores the shifting dynamics between the BJP and the Shinde faction as the opposition looks to capitalise on potential friction within the ruling alliance.

This report explores the emerging tensions within the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance following the BMC election results. The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has proposed a 'split term' formula, demanding the Mumbai Mayor's position for the first 2.5 years of the five-year term. The party is reportedly keen on holding the civic office to coincide with the birth centenary year of Balasaheb Thackeray. While the BJP has emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats, the Shinde faction, with 29 seats, is positioning itself as a kingmaker. The transcript highlights concerns over 'hotel politics' and potential poaching of corporators, as Uddhav Thackeray takes jibes at the power tussle. The final decision on the mayoral formula remains with the BJP high command as discussions continue between the alliance partners in Maharashtra.

This report covers the unfolding political drama in Maharashtra following the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results. Amid fears of potential poaching, all 29 newly elected corporators from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have been shifted to the Taj Lands End hotel in Bandra, Mumbai. The speaker notes, 'Eknath Shinde has managed to secure 29 seats and he's in the kingmaker position because without him BJP cannot rule BMC.' With the BJP securing 89 seats, the Shinde faction is reportedly bargaining for a 50-50 power-sharing formula, specifically seeking the Mayor's post for 2.5 years to coincide with Balasaheb Thackeray's birth centenary. The programme highlights that while the BJP holds the most seats, they require Shinde's support to reach the majority mark of 114. Currently, senior leaders are holding meetings with the corporators to prevent any cross-voting or defection as negotiations with the BJP continue.

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