Speculations rife on Ambedkar's exit

As the alliance talks continue between Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi's (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar and Maharashtra Vikas Agadhi (MVA) over seat sharing, there are indications from party insiders that the alliance talks are difficult to materialise due to number of conditions set by Ambedkar.

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However a senior leader said, "He is seeking two seats in Mumbai, where there are six Lok Sabha constituencies.

Uddhav-led Shiv Sena had won four seats from there so they will be given those seats.

Remaining two seats would have been the share of Congress but MVA is contemplating to give Prakash one seat there. We have agreed to give them four seats already but two more could be given to Ambedkar if he choses to stay in the opposition alliance."