Maharashtra Seat Pact Sealed, BJP To Contest 144, Sena 126 Seats: Sources | Read

The BJP and the Shiv Sena will contest the Maharashtra state elections together and have come to an understanding on seat division that gives the lion's share to the BJP, sources told NDTV. The BJP will contest 144 of the state's 288 seats. The Sena will contest 126 seats and 18 seats have been allotted to the smaller allies. The Sena will also get the post of the Deputy Chief Minister, sources in the BJP said. Sources said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was keen that both parties should contest together this time. The alliance is expected to be announced on Sunday.