Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS announce alliance ahead of Mumbai civic polls

MUMBAI: (Dec 24) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) boss Raj Thackeray on Wednesday announced the alliance of their parties ahead of the January 15 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, putting months of speculation to rest.

Addressing a joint news conference with Raj, Uddhav said the two parties have come together to stay together.

Raj, however, did not share details of the seat sharing between the two parties for the high-stakes BMC elections.