Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Mumbai, Oct 13: The Maharashtra Congress has indicated a growing sentiment within its ranks to contest upcoming local body elections independently, with several district and city units, including Mumbai Congress, expressing a clear preference to break away from alliance politics. However, the party has yet to make a final decision on the matter.
“These are local body elections, and we have asked our local units to decide on alliances based on local circumstances,” said Ramesh Chennithala, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for Maharashtra, speaking to reporters after attending the party’s state political affairs committee meeting. “Yes, Mumbai Congress and several others have suggested contesting independently. We respect their opinion, b