Congress Announces Third List of 16 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections
The Congress party has unveiled its third list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, including notable names like Sachin Sawant and Manikrao Thakare.
Maharashtra Assembly ElectionsCongress CandidatesSachin SawantManikrao ThakareMallikarjun KhargeReal Estate MaharashtraOct 28, 2024
The Central Election Committee of the party announced the following candidates and their respective constituencies
- Rana Dalipkumar Sanada – Khamgaon (Constituency No. 26)- Hemant Nanda Chimote – Melghat – ST (Constituency No. 41)- Manohar Tulshiram Poreti – Gadchiroli – ST (Constituency No. 68)- Manikrao Thakare – Digras (Constituency No. 79)- Mohanrao Marotrao Ambade – Nanded South (Constituency No. 87)- Nivruttirao Kondiba Kamble – Deglur – SC (Constituency No. 90)- Hanmantrao Venjaktrao Patil Betmogarekar – Mukhed (Constituency No. 91)- Ejaj Beg Ajij Beg – Malegaon Central (Constituency No. 114)- Shirishkumar Vasantrao Kotwal – Chandvad (Constituency No. 118)- Lakhibhau Bhika Jadhav – Iqatpuri – ST (Constituency No. 127)- Dayanand Motiram Choraghe – Bhiwandi West (Constituency No. 136)- Sachin Sawant – Andheri West (Constituency No. 165)- Asif Zakaria – Vandre West (Constituency No. 177)- Kuldeep Dhiraj Appasaheb Kdam Patil – Tuljapur (Constituency No. 241)- Rajesh Bharat Latkar – Kolhapur North (Constituency No. 276)- Prithviraj Gulabrao Patil – Sangli (Constituency No. 282)
With this announcement, Congress has now named candidates for 87 constituencies in Maharashtra. The first list featured 48 candidates, while the second and third lists included 23 and 16 candidates, respectively.
Earlier in the day, the Maharashtra Congress party had released the second list of candidates, retaining sitting MLA Kailash Gorantyal from Jalna and fielding party leader Sunil Kedar’s wife Anuja from the Saoner seat. The list came after discussions in the party’s Central Election Committee (CEC) about the names of candidates for the polls.
Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader in the Congress party, has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction over “favouritism” shown in the shortlisting of candidates by the screening committee. This concern adds a layer of internal tension to the party’s election preparations.
The first list, which included 48 candidates, was announced a day before the third list. Prominent senior Congress leaders such as Prithviraj Chavan and Nana Patole were named in the first list. Former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan was fielded from Karad South, while former minister Nitin Raut was once again fielded from Nagpur North.
The Maharashtra Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in a single phase on November 20, with results expected to be announced on November 23.
In the recent Lok Sabha election, the Congress party won 13 out of the 17 seats allocated to it in Maharashtra. The party aims to build on this success in the upcoming Assembly polls.
Meanwhile, the MahaYuti alliance, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, has also been active in fielding candidates. The BJP and NCP have each released two candidate lists, while the Shiv Sena has issued one list so far.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Maharashtra Assembly elections take place?
The Maharashtra Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in a single phase on November 20, with results expected to be announced on November 23.
How many candidates has the Congress party fielded so far?
The Congress party has fielded candidates for 87 constituencies in Maharashtra with the announcement of the third list of 16 candidates.
Who is the Congress President chairing the Central Election Committee?
The Central Election Committee is chaired by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
What are the notable names in the third list of candidates announced by the Congress?
Notable names in the third list include Sachin Sawant and Manikrao Thakare.
How many candidates did the Congress announce in its first and second lists?
The first list announced by the Congress included 48 candidates, and the second list included 23 candidates.
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