Despite calls from within Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest local body polls independently, MP Sanjay Raut affirmed the party's commitment to the Maha Vikas

Mumbai: Following the assembly election drubbing, accusations and internal discord have surfaced within the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray faced pressure from MLAs and party functionaries to exit the MVA and contest civic and local body elections independently.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) cadre, completely overshadowed by Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, is now questioning the "effectiveness" of the Aghadi.

Thackeray also appointed his son, Aaditya Thackeray, who was re-elected from the Worli constituency, as the leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT)’s legislative party

The three MVA parties—Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress and NCP (SP)—have been holding separate meetings to examine the election results that came as a rude shock to the bloc which was aiming a strong comeback to power in the politically crucial state.

After a disappointing performance in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, cracks are appearing in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance. Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) is facing internal pressure to either exit the coalition or redefine its political strategy moving forward.

Uddhav Thackeray faces mounting pressure from Shiv Sena (UBT) members to break away from the MVA alliance after the Maharashtra election defeat.

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC criticized former CM Uddhav Thackeray after the Mahayuti alliance's election victory. She questioned the relevance of the MVA and championed Eknath Shinde's return as CM. NCP leader Ajit Pawar confirmed discussions in Delhi regarding government formation,