NCP, Shinde Sena leaders to travel to Delhi to discuss seat sharing

The delay in announcement of the formula has created unease among the NCP camp as the notification for the first phase of Lok Sabha election, which has five seats from Maharashtra, was issued Wednesday.

“We have demanded Gadchiroli seat from the BJP which will be in the first phase. The decision on seat sharing should happen soon as the last date for filing notification is March 27,” a senior NCP leader said.

Party’s state unit chief Sunil Tatkare said that he along with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Rajya sabha MP Praful Patel will be meeting BJP leadrship on Thursday in Delhi.

“The announcement will be made within next two days” he said, adding Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will also be in the meeting.

The NCP wants to contest on eight-nine seats which include Lakshdweep as well. However, the BJP had initially indicated that it will offer only four-five seats.