A year after the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a significant victory in Maharashtra, internal tensions are surfacing within the ruling coalition. The Congress is reportedly distancing itself from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, while the BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena are experiencing increased friction. The BJP's strong performance, securing a large number of seats, has led to concerns within the Shiv Sena about the BJP expanding its influence at their expense, evidenced by recent local political disputes.