<p>The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra is facing internal rifts as key leaders express intentions of contesting the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently. Tensions have surfaced within the opposition alliance, with some leaders questioning the viability of continuing together. One prominent leader, Uddhav Thackeray, has hinted at the possibility of fielding candidates alone in the elections, raising doubts about the alliance’s unity. The growing discord could impact the strength of the opposition in the BMC polls, as the alliance’s internal differences seem to be widening. As the election approaches, the situation remains fluid, and it remains to be seen if the leaders can resolve their differences or if the alliance will break apart.</p>
42nd Niwano Peace Prize Awarded to “Musawah” Global Movement for Muslim Women’s Equality and Justice
TOKYO, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Niwano Peace Foundation will award the 42nd Niwano Peace Prize to “Musawah” (meaning “equality” in Arabic), a global movement for equality and justice…