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A 14-year-long struggle by devotees has concluded with the mahayuti government approving the transfer of 4.25 acres of land surrounding Dombivli's historic Pimpeshwar Mahadev Temple to its trust. BJP Maharashtra president Ravindra Chavan lauded the decision, emphasizing its role in preserving religious and cultural heritage.

The mahayuti alliance has tentatively agreed on a seat-sharing formula for MLC polls. The BJP is set to contest 11 out of 17 seats, with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and the NCP each vying for three. Final decisions on these allocations will be made by top leaders soon, considering existing candidates and party strengths.

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Tensions have flared between the BJP and NCP regarding the Pune MLC seat, with the NCP asserting its claim due to a robust foothold in local governance, while the BJP counters by highlighting its dominance in the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporations. This clash raises eyebrows about the possibility of a cooperative competition among these erstwhile partners.

Eknath Shinde dismissed merger talks between Shiv Sena factions, stating his group upholds Bal Thackeray's Hindutva ideology and has public support, evidenced by electoral wins. This comes amid speculation fueled by remarks from leaders within both factions and the ruling alliance. Sanjay Raut countered, asserting Uddhav Thackeray leads the 'real Shiv Sena'.