In Pune, the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) have finalized an alliance for the upcoming civic polls, agreeing to accommodate the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). This comes after the NCP (SP) aligned with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, a move opposed by both Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) due to its alliance with the BJP. The Congress has been allocated 60 seats and Shiv Sena (UBT) 45 seats, with discussions ongoing for the remaining seats to include other partners.