India, Dec. 23 -- Maharashtra's political landscape witnessed a swift shift over the past 24 hours, with the BJP-led ruling alliance buoyed by Sunday's local body election results, while the opposition camp was forced into introspection amid signs of internal strain.

NDTV, quoting sources, reported that Sanjay Raut, a senior leader of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), spoke to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday to discuss a joint strategy for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

With the high-stakes BMC elections scheduled for January 15, the conversation is being seen as more than a routine political exchange.

During the call, Raut is said to have emphasised the need for a united opposition to c...