Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Mahayuti Alliance Nears Seat-Sharing Deal
The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra is close to finalizing its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming assembly elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to contest the highest number of seats, followed by the Shiv Sena and the Nat
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The seat-sharing arrangement is expected to be announced before the declaration of the poll dates by the Election Commission. The distribution of a majority of seats has been completed, but a few additional rounds of discussion will take place for around 25 seats that are yet to be decided.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar recently outlined a seat-sharing formula for the Mahayuti alliance. Speaking at the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2024, Pawar explained that each party would contest the seats they won in the 2019 assembly elections. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena had earlier requested 107 of the 288 seats for the assembly polls, submitting a detailed proposal to the BJP high command. Shinde is aiming for a direct contest with Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena and has sought the maximum number of seats in Mumbai, Thane, and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
The BJP is also in favor of a head-to-head battle between Shinde's Shiv Sena and Uddhav's faction. There is a possibility the BJP may exchange a few seats with Shinde's Sena to facilitate this direct competition. Initially, the BJP had sought to contest 160 seats, but it may settle for 150 seats to accommodate the alliance's demands. In July, Ajit Pawar met Home Minister Amit Shah and demanded 80–90 seats for the NCP. However, he may not get that many seats, considering the Lok Sabha elections in which the NCP performed very poorly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the expected seat-sharing arrangement for the Mahayuti alliance in the Maharashtra assembly elections?
The BJP is likely to contest between 150 and 155 seats, while the Shiv Sena and NCP are expected to contest 90-95 and 40-45 seats, respectively.
When is the seat-sharing arrangement expected to be announced?
The seat-sharing arrangement is expected to be announced before the declaration of the poll dates by the Election Commission.
What is the seat-sharing formula outlined by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar?
Each party would contest the seats they won in the 2019 assembly elections.
How many seats has Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena requested for the assembly polls?
Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena had earlier requested 107 of the 288 seats for the assembly polls.
Why may the BJP exchange a few seats with Shinde's Sena?
To facilitate a direct competition between Shinde's Shiv Sena and Uddhav's faction.
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