Why BJP-Shiv Sena alliance talks fell apart in 2014? Fadnavis reveals backstory

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis explained the split between BJP and Shiv Sena in the 2014 state assembly elections was due to seat-sharing disagreements and Shiv Sena’s refusal to accept the proposed arrangement. Despite separate contests, they eventually joined forces post-election, with BJP leading the government and Shiv Sena as a key ally.

​Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis explained the split between BJP and Shiv Sena in the 2014 state assembly elections was due to seat-sharing disagreements and Shiv Sena’s refusal to accept the proposed arrangement. Despite separate contests, they eventually joined forces post-election, with BJP leading the government and Shiv Sena as a key ally.