India, Oct. 31 -- While the ruling alliance, Mahayuti, is grappling with rebellions in Navi Mumbai over the nomination of candidates for the upcoming assembly polls, the opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance appears to be in tatters in the neighbouring constituencies of Panvel and Uran.

Two candidates associated with MVA alliance partners have filed their nominations from each of the two constituencies. Though there is talk of one of them withdrawing from the fray once the MVA seat-sharing deal is finalised, all the candidates are adamant on contesting the polls and claim the backing of top MVA leaders. The Congress, meanwhile, is sulking at being denied either seat.

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