Sena-BJP alliance talks for BMC polls hit roadblock

Shiv Sena's Anil Parab and Anil Desai asked BJP to rein in its leaders

Talks of a pre-poll alliance between saffron allies Shiv Sena and BJP for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls made no headway on Friday as leaders of both sides blamed each other for "derailing" the ongoing talks and put the ball in the chief minister's court for a final call. BJP is Bharatiya Janata Party.

Hinting at a breakdown, Shiv Sena’s Anil Parab said, "We have put forth what we had to say. Now, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis should clear his stand on the alliance." Meanwhile, BJP sources also hinted at a possible split, with both alliance partners going