In a candid revelation amid intensifying political chess moves, Shiv Sena (UBT) firebrand Aaditya Thackeray announced Tuesday that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has not yet locked in its Rajya Sabha candidate, though a breakthrough is expected shortly.
The update follows a pivotal huddle at Uddhav Thackeray’s Matoshree between NCP (SP)’s Supriya Sule and Jayant Patil. Thackeray shared on X: ‘No decision on the Rajya Sabha seat as yet; it will happen soon. All MVA partners will unite for discussions on seat-sharing and alliances.’
Time is of the essence with March 5 marking the cutoff for no-action filings and March 16 set for polling. Shiv Sena (UBT) has vociferously claimed the seat, pointing to MLA numbers and rotational equity within MVA. ‘This matches our INDIA alliance commitments,’ Thackeray reiterated from Monday.
Congress’s aspirations add layers of complexity, as does buzz around Sharad Pawar, despite his public silence. Sule recently voiced support from MVA ranks for Pawar’s Rajya Sabha return.
Party loyalist Varun Sardesai reinforced the claim last week, calling it unequivocally Uddhav’s group’s due. The Mahayuti’s formidable 233-strong bloc—BJP (131), Shiv Sena (57), NCP (40), plus independents—eyes six wins, dwarfing MVA’s single-seat potential from its 46 MLAs.
Thackeray quashed delay rumors, stressing fluid inter-party dialogues. This saga highlights Maharashtra’s razor-sharp legislative math, where every MLA counts in the battle for national influence.