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BMC 2026: VBA makes strong preparations for 200 seats in Mumbai, firm on 50-50 formula with Congress
Mumbai, December 23, 2025: The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) has accelerated its preparations for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections and has started vigorous preparations for 200 seats in the city. VBA leader Prakash Ambedkar has taken a firm stance on the 50 percent seat-sharing formula in discussions with the Congress. Against the backdrop of this election, which is creating a buzz in political circles, Ambedkar clearly stated his position while speaking to reporters.
While discussions about an alliance between Uddhav Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are gaining momentum, the Congress has given the slogan of contesting the elections independently. At the same time, the possibility of an alliance with the VBA is being speculated. Speaking in this regard, Prakash Ambedkar said, "We cannot give a deadline for the entire state. When we ask them to announce an alliance in Mumbai, they say 'wait'. Congress and NCP are not coming together, so we have to make a decision. Seat-sharing talks have not yet started in Mumbai, but we are firm on the 50-50 percent formula. Because everyone knows our position in the municipal corporation."
Stating that the VBA's preparations for 200 seats in Mumbai are complete, Ambedkar gave a humorous twist to the discussions with the Congress. "The groom is ready, the process of seeing the bride is underway. Currently, only tea and snacks discussions are going on. Once the girl is liked, we will arrange the marriage," he commented humorously, linking the alliance discussions to wedding preparations.
Meanwhile, Ambedkar said that the VBA is preparing to contest the Akola Municipal Corporation elections independently. Alliance talks with the Congress in the Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Municipal Corporation elections have reached the final stage. Discussions between Congress and VBA in Mumbai have also started since November 22, and if a consensus is reached on the seat-sharing formula, the alliance will be finalized, VBA sources said. With the political atmosphere heating up, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has announced that the alliance between the Thackeray brothers will be declared tomorrow at 12 PM. This is expected to make the stage for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections even more interesting.
Mumbai, December 23, 2025: The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) has accelerated its preparations for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections and has started vigorous preparations for 200 seats in the city. VBA leader Prakash Ambedkar has taken a firm stance on the 50 percent seat-sharing formula in discussions with the Congress. Against the backdrop of this election, which is creating a buzz in political circles, Ambedkar clearly stated his position while speaking to reporters.
While discussions about an alliance between Uddhav Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are gaining momentum, the Congress has given the slogan of contesting the elections independently. At the same time, the possibility of an alliance with the VBA is being speculated. Speaking in this regard, Prakash Ambedkar said, "We cannot give a deadline for the entire state. When we ask them to announce an alliance in Mumbai, they say 'wait'. Congress and NCP are not coming together, so we have to make a decision. Seat-sharing talks have not yet started in Mumbai, but we are firm on the 50-50 percent formula. Because everyone knows our position in the municipal corporation."
Stating that the VBA's preparations for 200 seats in Mumbai are complete, Ambedkar gave a humorous twist to the discussions with the Congress. "The groom is ready, the process of seeing the bride is underway. Currently, only tea and snacks discussions are going on. Once the girl is liked, we will arrange the marriage," he commented humorously, linking the alliance discussions to wedding preparations.
Meanwhile, Ambedkar said that the VBA is preparing to contest the Akola Municipal Corporation elections independently. Alliance talks with the Congress in the Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Municipal Corporation elections have reached the final stage. Discussions between Congress and VBA in Mumbai have also started since November 22, and if a consensus is reached on the seat-sharing formula, the alliance will be finalized, VBA sources said. With the political atmosphere heating up, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has announced that the alliance between the Thackeray brothers will be declared tomorrow at 12 PM. This is expected to make the stage for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections even more interesting.
While discussions about an alliance between Uddhav Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are gaining momentum, the Congress has given the slogan of contesting the elections independently. At the same time, the possibility of an alliance with the VBA is being speculated. Speaking in this regard, Prakash Ambedkar said, "We cannot give a deadline for the entire state. When we ask them to announce an alliance in Mumbai, they say 'wait'. Congress and NCP are not coming together, so we have to make a decision. Seat-sharing talks have not yet started in Mumbai, but we are firm on the 50-50 percent formula. Because everyone knows our position in the municipal corporation."
Stating that the VBA's preparations for 200 seats in Mumbai are complete, Ambedkar gave a humorous twist to the discussions with the Congress. "The groom is ready, the process of seeing the bride is underway. Currently, only tea and snacks discussions are going on. Once the girl is liked, we will arrange the marriage," he commented humorously, linking the alliance discussions to wedding preparations.
Meanwhile, Ambedkar said that the VBA is preparing to contest the Akola Municipal Corporation elections independently. Alliance talks with the Congress in the Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Municipal Corporation elections have reached the final stage. Discussions between Congress and VBA in Mumbai have also started since November 22, and if a consensus is reached on the seat-sharing formula, the alliance will be finalized, VBA sources said. With the political atmosphere heating up, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has announced that the alliance between the Thackeray brothers will be declared tomorrow at 12 PM. This is expected to make the stage for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections even more interesting.
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