The Congress party has recently stirred tensions within the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition by staking its claim to the Leader of Opposition (LoP) post in the state council. This move comes after the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) had previously held the LoP post as part of the power-sharing agreement within the MVA alliance. The Congress’s demand for the LoP post has raised concerns within the coalition, with the Shiv Sena expressing reservations about the potential disruption to the balance of power. The MVA, comprising the Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress, has been navigating through various challenges since its formation, and this recent development adds another layer of complexity to the alliance dynamics. The Congress’s assertion of its claim to the LoP post underscores the internal dynamics and power struggles within the MVA coalition. As the situation unfolds, political observers are closely watching the developments and speculating on the possible outcomes of this latest rift within the alliance. The MVA government, led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, will need to address the tensions arising from the Congress’s demand in order to maintain stability and cohesion within the coalition. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving political scenario in Maharashtra.