Nomination for the first phase of polls in Maharashtra has ended, but seat-sharing talks remain unresolved in both the ruling BJP-led alliance and the Congress-led opposition. The Shiv Sena is pushing back against the BJP's demand for seats from its quota, calling out the use of "negative surveys" as an excuse for offering fewer seats. A joint press conference expected to unveil a seat list was cancelled due to lack of compromise. The opposition is also facing wrangling over seats, with the Congress upset over the Sena's unilateral candidate declarations.
