Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Maha Vikas Aghadi Alliance Discusses Seat-Sharing Formula
The Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, consisting of the Congress, NCP-SP, and Shiv Sena (UBT), is holding discussions on seat-sharing for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections.
Maharashtra Assembly ElectionsMaha Vikas AghadiCongressNcp SpShiv SenaBjpReal Estate MaharashtraJul 11, 2024
The Maharashtra assembly polls are scheduled to be held later this year, with 288 members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly to be elected. In preparation, the top leaders of the three major allies - Congress, NCP-SP, and Shiv Sena (UBT) - held a meeting on Tuesday to deliberate on the seat-sharing formula.According to sources from the Congress, the party is likely to contest 120-130 assembly seats, while the Shiv Sena (UBT) is expected to contest 90-100 seats, and the NCP-SP is likely to contest 75-80 seats in the coming elections.
The Maharashtra Congress Unit is set to hold a two-day meeting starting today to discuss seat-sharing and finalize the candidates for the polls. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has also announced its plans to contest the assembly polls with its Mahayuti ally partners.
The BJP's decision comes after the conclusion of its core committee meeting on June 29, where party state president Ashish Shelar stated that the BJP will contest the assembly polls with its ally partners and a roadmap for the same was decided in the meeting. Shelar also appreciated the budget of Maharashtra, which covers the welfare of all segments of society, including farmers, youth, and women.
The Lok Sabha polls 2024 have given a boost to the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, with the Shiv Sena (UBT) winning seven seats, the Congress 13, and the NCP-SP one, taking the total tally of the alliance to 17. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dipped to nine seats in Maharashtra against 23 in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, with a vote share of 26.18 per cent.
In the 2019 Assembly elections, the BJP and the undivided Shiv Sena had contested in an alliance, with the BJP winning 105 seats and the Sena winning 56 seats. The undivided NCP had won 44 seats, while the Congress had won 44 seats.
The Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance is looking to build on its success in the Lok Sabha polls and make a strong showing in the upcoming assembly elections. With the seat-sharing formula still being discussed, it remains to be seen how the alliance will fare in the polls.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the Maharashtra assembly elections scheduled to be held?
The Maharashtra assembly elections are scheduled to be held later this year, with the exact date yet to be announced.
Which parties make up the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance?
The Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance consists of the Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-Shiv Sena (UBT), and other parties.
How many seats is the Congress likely to contest in the Maharashtra assembly elections?
According to sources, the Congress is likely to contest 120-130 assembly seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections.
What is the Bharatiya Janata Party's strategy for the Maharashtra assembly elections?
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its plans to contest the assembly polls with its Mahayuti ally partners.
How did the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance perform in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls?
The Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance won a total of 17 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, with the Shiv Sena (UBT) winning seven seats, the Congress 13, and the NCP-SP one.
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