EXCLUSIVE | 'Absolute majority for Mahayuti': Sunil Tatkare on Maharashtra Assembly election

From Maratha reservations to Mumbai's development and from farmer welfare to alliance dynamics, Sunil Tatkare, prominent NCP leader and Lok Sabha MP from Raigad, decodes Maharashtra's shifting political landscape in a candid conversation with Frontline's Amey Tirodkar. In this revealing interview, Sunil Tatkare offers unprecedented insights into the State's political transformation since the parliamentary election earlier this year. After Mahayuti's underwhelming performance in the Lok Sabha election (17 seats vs MVA's 31), the alliance faces multiple challenges: Maratha reservation demands, industrial policy criticism, and alliance coordination issues. Tatkare, representing the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP, offers new perspectives on these challenges. HIGHLIGHTS: Why Mahayuti expects to reverse Lok Sabha election results Inside story of alliance vote transfer strategy Clear stance on Maratha reservation controversy Detailed response to industrial exodus claims Fresh insights into Mumbai development projects Candid discussion about post-Sharad Pawar politics