The Congress, an ally of the Maharashtra government which also comprises the Shiv Sena and NCP, has geared up for the civic and local bodies polls due in 2021 in the state and said if the three parties come together, it is not difficult to defeat the BJP.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Maharashtra Congress said state party chief Balasaheb Thorat has appointed a 13-member election management committee and observers for these polls.