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Maharashtra Assembly polls: Opposition eyes crossover by BJP and Sena defectors
- Stung by rebellions, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are now looking at borrowed firepower.
- They have kept the announcement of their alliance and seat-sharing on hold in the hope that some Sena BJP rebels may flock over to their camp.
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- The BJP and the Shiv Sena have cemented the alliance but kept the candidates and seat-sharing numbers under wraps fearing rebellion.
- "Plenty of ruling party candidates are in our touch," said Ajit Pawar, senior NCP leader.