Maharashtra Assembly Elections: BJP to Contest More Seats
BJP to contest more seats in Maharashtra assembly elections
MaharashtraAssembly ElectionsBjpNcpShiv SenaDevendra FadnavisChhagan BhujbalAjit PawarReal Estate MaharashtraMay 28, 2024
Fadnavis' comment was in response to NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal's demand that his party should be given 80-90 seats to contest in the assembly elections. Bhujbal argued that when the Ajit Pawar-led NCP joined the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, it was assured of getting 80-90 seats to fight on in the state elections. However, the party got very few seats to contest in the Lok Sabha polls.
In the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP was given only 4 seats to contest out of the total 48 seats as per the ruling alliance's seat-sharing formula. The BJP being the largest party contested on 29 seats, while chief minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena got 15 seats in its kitty.
Bhujbal emphasized that the NCP should be given more seats to contest, as it could win around 50-60 seats. He questioned how many seats the party would actually win out of the 50 seats it was given to contest.
Meanwhile, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar told NCP workers that one should neither be hysterical about electoral victory nor disheartened by defeat. He added that the party organisation would be strengthened ahead of the Vidhan Sabha elections.
Ajit Pawar has called a meeting of all senior NCP leaders and MLAs to figure out a strategy for the state polls and to hold a review meet of the Lok Sabha polls to gauge if it was beneficial being a part of the Mahayuti or not.
The Mahayuti alliance was formed in 2020 after the Shiv Sena snapped ties with the BJP over the chief minister's post. The alliance comprises the BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena.
* The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is a political party founded by Sharad Pawar in 1999 after he split from the Indian National Congress.
* The Shiv Sena is a political party founded by Bal Thackeray in 1966, known for its Hindutva ideology and strong presence in Maharashtra.
* The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a national political party that has been in power in Maharashtra since 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mahayuti alliance?
The Mahayuti alliance is a political alliance formed in 2020 comprising the BJP NCP and Shiv Sena
How many seats did the NCP contest in the Lok Sabha elections 2024?
The NCP contested 4 seats in the Lok Sabha elections 2024
What is the demand of NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal?
Chhagan Bhujbal is demanding 80-90 seats for the NCP to contest in the assembly elections
What is the strategy of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar for the state polls?
Ajit Pawar has called a meeting of all senior NCP leaders and MLAs to figure out a strategy for the state polls and to hold a review meet of the Lok Sabha polls
When are the Maharashtra assembly elections likely to be held?
The Maharashtra assembly elections are likely to be held in the later part of 2024
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