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The cracks within Maharashtra’s Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance have become more evident as Congress leader Nana Patole lashed out at Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. In a fiery exchange ahead of the Maharashtra state polls, Patole expressed frustration over Raut’s comments, which have repeatedly undermined the Congress’s position in the alliance. The public spat has raised questions about the unity of the coalition comprising Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
The tensions escalated after Raut made a statement perceived as critical of Congress, sparking a sharp response from Patole. “If Sanjay Raut thinks Congress has no place in this alliance, then let him say so openly,” Patole remarked, indicating growing frustration. This rift comes at a critical time as all three parties need to present a united front to challenge the BJP in the forthcoming elections.
Political analysts are closely watching the developments within the MVA as any fracture could impact their collective strength. The Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) have historically been rivals, and managing differences within the coalition has been a challenge for the leadership
