As BJP faced student anger, allies Shiv Sena and NCP stayed silent

Shiv Sena and NCP, key allies of the BJP in Maharashtra's ruling coalition, remained largely silent as students expressed anger against the party. The two parties did not issue public statements or join the BJP in addressing the student grievances, marking a notable absence from the political response.

The muted response from the coalition partners has sparked questions about the cohesion within the three-party government and whether differences exist on how to handle the student unrest. Political observers have noted the contrast between the allies' low profile and the BJP's direct engagement with the matter.