The Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) is reportedly seeking an alliance with Shiv Sena (UBT) for the BMC elections, having been offered 15 seats out of a requested 50. While considering the offer, disagreements persist over approximately five seats. The NCP (SP) leadership, feeling a lack of response from the Congress, is prioritizing its alliance with Shiv Sena (UBT). Negotiations are ongoing, with specific wards becoming points of contention, such as Ward 111 where both parties wish to field their own candidates.