July 3, 2025

The Congress in Maharashtra is deliberating on its strategy for the upcoming civic and zilla parishad elections. A meeting has been scheduled post the joint rally of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena and Raj Thackeray-led MNS on July 5. The party is assessing whether to contest under the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance or independently. The decision will be based on inputs from local leaders and the evolving political scenario. Previously, Congress had aligned with Uddhav Thackeray's Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP in the 2024 Lok Sabha and assembly elections as part of the MVA coalition. However, the party is now reevaluating its approach due to recent developments in the political landscape. The Thackeray brothers' joint opposition to the state government's language policy and their upcoming rally on July 5 have added new dimensions to the political equations in Maharashtra. While some Congress leaders are open to collaborating with the Thackeray-led parties for the upcoming polls, others are advocating for an independent approach. The BMC polls are particularly crucial, with Mumbai Congress leaders pushing for a separate contest rather than a coalition with Sena, citing past electoral trends. The final decision on alliances and election strategy will be made after careful deliberation following the Thackeray brothers' announcements.

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