Breaking News: Civic Poll Alliance Announcement Delayed Amid Seat Sharing Talks

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UPDATED: Dec 23, 2025 09:13 IST

Breaking news reports indicate that a major political alliance announcement for the upcoming BMC elections has been postponed. Originally expected today, the official declaration regarding the partnership and seat-sharing formula is now likely to be made tomorrow. Sources suggest the delay is due to ongoing discussions over specific contentious seats. The proposed arrangement reportedly involves a significant number of seats for the major opposition faction, with the remaining allocated to the potential ally. Leaders are currently debating over tough seats that neither party wants to take.

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