Cong, NCP meet tomorrow on seat sharing issue

September 22, 2014 20:50

Congress and NCP were driving a hard bargain today as the two prepared for a crucial meeting tomorrow that was likely to finalise seat-sharing arrangement for October 15 Maharashtra assembly elections.

Racing against time, both sides gave positive signals on working out a deal to salvage their 15-year-old alliance that has seen them in power in the key state since 1999. At the AICC briefing, party spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi downplayed speculation about a break-up saying, "We are hopeful and we want the alliance to continue and high level-talks are on."

He also said that both are "responsible political parties". NCP leader Praful Patel tweeted "positive decision is expected in tomorrow's meet with the leaders of #Congress".

"We have nothing to do with Shiv Sena'"BJP. It's been long time since we are demanding additional seats", he said adding, "We have taken good care to protect our alliance with Congress."

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