Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena on Monday announced a pre-poll alliance without revealing any numbers, confirming speculation that the two parties have been unable to come to an agreement over certain crucial seats that both covet. Word is that the Sena will get 124 seats, the BJP, 146, and smaller allies, 18.

Insiders said the partners were wrangling over some high-stake seats, including those from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Kalyan. The BJP has 'imported' candidates for some of these seats, while the Sena wants some of the BJP's current seats to be vacated to accommodate Sainiks or turncoats. For example, the BJP wants Airoli and Belapur, and the Sena wants Thane (City). A few more are disputed.