MNS to sit in Opposition in KDMC
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Raj Thackeray-led MNS, which emerged as the second largest party in the Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls, on Monday decided not to form the new civic government and would instead work as an Opposition party.
"We have decided to sit in Opposition with 28 corporators respecting voter's opinion. Let any party claim for the mayor's post, we will abstain the voting," Mr Thackeray told reporters here.
MNS had come out as the second largest party in the civic polls with 28 seats in the 107-member House. An independent from Dombivali Saroj Bhoir entered the MNS on Monday taking the party strength to 28. Her husband Prakash was the ex-corporator with Shiv Sena.
On a query that the MNS is not taking support from any party, Mr Thackeray said none of the parties are capable to take support from and therefore his party chose to sit in Opposition.
MNS's decision has paved the way for Shiv Sena-BJP alliance to form the government. However, with a fractured verdict, the alliance would need support from other parties or independent candidates.
The results of the KDMC polls has created confusion over the mayor's post, as none of the parties has gained clear majority to claim power. In the 107-member House, Shiv Sena bagged 31 seats, BJP 9, NCP 14, Congress 15, MNS 28 and others 10.
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