The Congress party's decision to ally with the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) for the Mumbai civic elections, allocating seats to VBA and other smaller parties, has caused internal shockwaves. This move signals a potential breakdown of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance. Analysts suggest the seat-sharing arrangement, particularly in BJP strongholds, may benefit the ruling party by consolidating votes, while Congress leaders express mixed reactions to the strategic shift.