BJP to go with NCP or Shiv Sena?

After NCP’s declaration of an outside support to BJP, the situation has turned all the more interesting, making the scenes topsy-turvy. The decision is in the hands of the BJP now, as both Shiv Sena and NCP are ready to accept them. The only difference is that NCP has itself moved forward whereas the Sena is waiting for a proposal from BJP.

The Parliamentary Board Meeting of the BJP is still going on and the party has made its mind to select an alliance partner. Reports are also pouring in that Amit Shah has given a call to UddhavThacekray. Well, this is a sign indicating that Shiv Sena and BJP can come together and form government. And Uddhav Thackeray too, may well accept the BJP as an ally.

There are also chances that BJP may consider the support of NCP.

News is still pouring in that RSS does not want the BJP to form an alliance with the NCP. They still want Shiv Sena to be BJP’s alliance partner in Maharashtra. Shiv Sena chief on the other hand said that he will ponder on the proposal when it reaches him. “I will support BJP if they assure us united Maharashtra and development of this state. We will consider any proposal for a stable government. If BJP asks for a support we will consider and think about it. I am sitting at my hone peacefully, if somebody thinks our support is needed, they can approach us,” he said while addressing press.

Sources are telling Spectralhues that BJP and NCP can come together. But RSS’ strong rejection to the NCP, as an ally, cannot be forgotten. There are contradicting speculations and none of them are reliable at the moment. A confirmed decision is yet to come from the BJP.

Prime Minister NarendraModiin the meantime has congratulated and thanked the people of Maharashtra and Haryana for supporting the party.

And Congress has accepted their defeat. Congress President Sonia Gandhi, accepting the defeat of her party said, “The Congress Party accepts the election verdict delivered by the people of Maharashtra and Haryana with humility and resolves to play a constructive and vigilant role. We thank our supporters and voters for having stood by us.”

AAP leader ArvindKejriwal too has congratulated the BJP for its victory in Haryana and Maharashtra.

More updates to follow.

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Suyash Karangutkar is a young, dedicated and an enthusiastic journalist who has a deep interest in National and International Affairs. He is an ardent political spectator who finds politics fascinating. At Spectralhues, he heads the Mumbai team and covers National Affairs & Politics. He also occasionally writes columns for Spectralhues. He can be followed on Twitter @columnistsuyash