BJP and allies narrow down differences to about 12 seats, pledge to contain rebellions

After a marathon meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra’s Mahayuti allies narrowed their seat-sharing differences down to 12 seats, primarily in Mumbai. BJP may contest over 155 seats, Shiv Sena around 80-85, and NCP (Ajit Pawar) the rest. There’s a joint pledge to stem rebellions and avoid ‘friendly contests.’