The rift between Congress and Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) has escalated over Vidarbha seat-sharing. Shiv Sena wants 17 seats, but Congress is hesitant, confident of victory in the region. This follows disputes over Mumbai and Nashik seats. Despite mediation efforts by NCP chief Sharad Pawar, tensions remain high as Congress resists compromising on Vidarbha’s 62 crucial assembly seats.