KALYAN: Negotiations over seat-sharing between Shiv Sena and BJP for the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) polls appear to be nearing a resolution. Sources indicated consensus has been reached on 116 of the total 122 seats, with discussions underway for just six seats. Earlier, during a meeting of the coordination committee, BJP had sought 83 of the 122 seats. It had also staked claim to the mayor’s post for the five-year term and the chairperson’s post for 2.5 years. These demands were reportedly opposed by Sena, which has dominated KDMC for years. To break the deadlock, a meeting was held between BJP state president Ravindra Chavan and Dy CM Eknath Shinde and MP Shrikant Shinde. However, even during this round of talks, no agreement could be reached. The stalemate, however, showed signs of easing on Friday when leaders met again. BJP reportedly agreed to scale down its earlier demand of 83 seats. This helped in resolving disagreements over several seats, with both parties appearing closer to a broad n understanding on most seats.
