A delegation from the Mumbai Congress recently held a meeting with Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar, proposing an alliance for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. This initiative follows the Congress's earlier announcement to contest the local body polls independently.
Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad affirmed the NCP(SP) as a "natural ally," citing shared "ideals of inclusiveness, secularism, and progressive principles," and confirmed discussions with Pawar and NCP(SP) Mumbai chief Rakhi Jadhav regarding a joint electoral strategy. Sharad Pawar has indicated his party will convey a decision on the alliance proposal within the coming week. Sources suggest this move by Congress aims to underscore its commitment to specific principles, particularly in contrast to other potential allies, while acknowledging NCP(SP)'s more limited presence in the broader BMC election landscape.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/congress-ncp-sp-chief-mumbai-polls-alliance-10375024/