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Sanjay Raut and Milind Deora Clash Amidst Seat Distribution Disputes in Opposition Alliances for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

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As the countdown to the pivotal 2024 Lok Sabha elections gains momentum, the landscape of opposition alliances in India is marred by indecision and internal conflicts, casting shadows on potential seat distributions. Amidst this turmoil, key players like Mamata Banerjee and regional leaders vehemently oppose the notion of state-level alliances, complicating the road to a united front.

In Maharashtra, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) finds itself entangled in internal discord among local leaders, grappling with the contentious issue of seat allocation.

Recent reports hint at the Congress rejecting Shiv Sena’s demand for a substantial 23 seats in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls. Sanjay Raut, the spokesperson for the Mumbai-based Shiv Sena, weighed in on this development, triggering a series of clashes in the political arena.

Raut’s assertion of Shiv Sena’s prominence within the alliance, stating, “…Shiv Sena is the biggest party here,” drew sharp rebukes from local Congress leaders. Milind Deora, a prominent Maharashtra Congress figure, emphasized the necessity for local leadership discussions, countering Raut’s stance on seat negotiations.

The Congress, reportedly stressing its stable vote share in the aftermath of internal schisms within both Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar’s NCP, held firm ground against Shiv Sena’s demand for a significant number of seats.

Ashok Chavan, a senior Congress leader in the state, advocated for collaboration while remarking on the excessive demand for 23 seats by Shiv Sena, given the current political landscape.

Further exacerbating the situation, Sanjay Nirupam highlighted Shiv Sena’s internal strife, asserting that a dearth of candidates poses a significant challenge for Uddhav Thackeray’s party, despite their demand for a substantial number of seats.

Amidst these conflicting narratives and clashing demands, the opposition alliance INDIA grapples with the complexities of seat distributions and internal discord, raising uncertainties about the formation of a cohesive front to challenge the ruling powers in the impending Lok Sabha elections.

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