The Times of India

BJP allies with Cong to snatch Maha civic body from Sena; with 27/60 seats, Shinde's outfit was single-largest party in Ambernath

In a surprising political development, the BJP and Congress have formed an alliance in Ambernath, joining forces with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP to control the municipal council. This coalition, named Ambernath Vikas Aghadi, excludes the Shiv Sena, which emerged as the single-largest party but failed to secure the municipal president's post.