The Swabhimani Party has announced its support for the candidates of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the forthcoming municipal corporation elections across Maharashtra, saying it is fighting against issues like inflation, unemployment and corruption, reported news agency PTI.

In a letter addressed to Congress leader in the legislative council, Satej Patil, Swabhimani Party leader and former MP Raju Shetti said the Maharashtra civic elections are being fought at a time when urban citizens face severe hardships due to rising prices, joblessness, alleged misgovernance and graft, reported PTI.