Did Congress’s solo run hurt chances of Thackerays in BMC polls? Data shows vote-split may have swung 26 seats in Mahayuti’s lap

Congress contesting separately in BMC polls may have cost the Thackeray-led alliance at least 26 seats, with vote-splitting benefiting BJP-Shiv Sena. Data suggests BJP could have gained 20 seats and Shiv Sena 6 if opposition votes had transferred. This fragmentation highlights potential lost opportunities for the opposition.