The Mahayuti alliance between the BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP for the Latur Municipal Corporation elections has collapsed. The BJP announced it will contest all 70 seats independently, citing interference from lower-rung NCP functionaries despite senior leaders' willingness for an alliance. BJP leaders expressed a desire to contest together but stated that internal NCP dynamics derailed the agreement. The BJP is preparing to contest the January 15 elections with full strength.