Political Alliances Tested: Maharashtra Navigates Vice-Presidential Election

In a move highlighting the intricate web of political alliances, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has reached out to Nationalist Congress Party's Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray. The conversation centered on garnering support for the NDA's vice-presidential candidate, C P Radhakrishnan, ahead of next month's pivotal elections.

The ongoing discussions aim to rally backing from key opposition figures, despite their alignment with the INDIA bloc, which favors a rival candidate. Fadnavis emphasized Radhakrishnan's local ties, hoping to sway votes in his favor, in a strategic play amidst the MVA coalition's support for B Sudarshan Reddy.

This election underscores the complexity of India's political landscape, as alliances shift to secure advantage in the electoral college, where the ruling NDA and the unified opposition seek dominance in the choice for the country's vice-president.

(With inputs from agencies.)