NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar announced that his party, Congress, and Shiv Sena (UBT) will jointly contest the Maharashtra assembly polls. He emphasized the coalition's moral responsibility to protect smaller allies' interests and hinted at imminent seat-sharing talks. Pawar also commented on the state's recent budget and expressed support for the Pandharpur 'wari' pilgrimage.

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar declared on Sunday that his party, along with Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray, will jointly contest the Maharashtra assembly polls scheduled for October this year.

Speaking at a news conference, Pawar stressed the moral responsibility of the major opposition parties to safeguard the interests of smaller allies who were part of the coalition during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He underlined the need for change in Maharashtra and affirmed that the coalition would present a united front to the electorate.

Pawar likened their focus to Arjuna's target from the Mahabharata, stating that the coalition's collective efforts would be directed towards the upcoming elections. Discussions on seat-sharing are expected to commence soon. Additionally, Pawar critiqued the recent state budget and confirmed his participation in welcoming the Wari procession in Baramati.

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