Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole claims that several BJP MLAs will join Congress before the state assembly elections. Patole's remarks follow the induction of former BJP MP Shishupal Patle, who criticised the BJP's disconnect with farmers and its use of central probe agencies against opposition parties.

In the final phase of Maharashtra's Lok Sabha elections, 13 constituencies, including six in Mumbai, are up for polling on Monday. With over 2.46 crore eligible voters, the contest primarily revolves around the ruling Mahayuti alliance and opposition Shiv Sena-led coalition in Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar, where 10 of these 13 seats are located.

On Monday, leaders of the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alleged substantial cash transfers purportedly aimed at purchasing votes in the Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, anti-corruption advocate Anna Hazare expressed disapproval, in contrast to the MahaYuti's denial of the allegations, claiming it's a tactic to divert attention from the potential defeat of the opposition.