Will Sena play second fiddle to BJP in Maharashtra?

October 19, 2014 08:42

This may be the most eagerly-awaited poll result in the history of Maharashtra, where the two main alliances crumbled ahead of the election, adding a tinge of uncertainty in a state known till now for its largely bipolar polity.

Modi was the star campaigner for BJP, which is vying for power on its steam in the state for the first time in 25 years.

All these years, the party had played second fiddle to Shiv Sena, which led the saffron alliance that came apart late last month over disagreement on sharing Assembly seats.

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