Confusion reigned supreme after the closing of nominations for the Maharashtra Assembly polls to be held on November 20. Neither Mahayuti nor Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) officially declared the seat-sharing formula. Some constituencies were still unclear, and some had multiple candidates from alliance partners, indicating a possibility of friendly fights. 

The complete picture of 288 Assembly seats may alter on November 4, the last day for opting out. Going by Tuesday’s numbers that gave some clarity, the BJP proved to be a big brother in Mahayuti, bagging a share of 152 seats, including four for its smaller allies. The BJP also exported nearly 20 of its prospective leaders to be the allies’ official candidates.