The opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) issued a stern one-hour ultimatum to its rebel candidates, demanding they withdraw their nominations by 3 pm or face disciplinary action. This warning comes as the MVA seeks to avoid internal competition and maintain a united front in the upcoming Maharashtra elections. Uddhav Thackeray’s Warning to RebelsAt a joint press conference, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, alongside NCP leader Sharad Pawar, emphasized that candidates who failed to withdraw by the deadline would face consequences. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut stated that both Thackeray and Pawar personally reached out to rebel candidates, urging them to withdraw. Ruling Mahayuti Alliance Faces Similar ChallengesThe ruling Mahayuti alliance is also contending with rebel candidates.

Source: News 24 November 04, 2024 11:31 UTC