The BJP and the Shiv Sena have announced that they will contest Maharashtra Assembly polls in an alliance with smaller parties.<br />'' <br />''These parties include Ramdas Athavale's RPI (A), Mahadev Jankar's Rashtriya Samaj Paksha, Vinayak Mete's Shiv Sangram and Sadabhau Khot led Rayat Kranti Sangathana.<br />'' <br />''A joint press release issued by BJP and Shiv Sena said that the final seat sharing details along with the list of candidates will be announced soon.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Maharashtra will go to polls on 21st of October along with Haryana. The last date for filing of nominations is 4th October.</span><br />