Maharashtra Elections 2024: Congress Finalizes 62 Candidates, Chooses Vasantrao Chavan's Son for Nanded LS Bypolls
Maharashtra Congress has finalized 62 candidates for the assembly polls and selected Vasantrao Chavan's son, Ravindra Chavan, for the Nanded parliamentary by-election. Polling is set for November 20.
Maharashtra Elections 2024Congress PartyBjpNanded Ls BypollsVasantrao ChavanReal Estate MaharashtraOct 17, 2024
Vasant Chavan, who won the Nanded constituency for the Congress party in 2024, passed away in August after a prolonged illness. Chavan had made his mark in Lok Sabha by defeating BJP strongman and MP Pratap Patil Chikhlikar from the Nanded region in Marathwada. Now, the Congress has decided to field his son, Ravindra Chavan, to continue the family legacy.
Meanwhile, the BJP's central election committee also convened on Wednesday to finalize candidates for the Maharashtra polls. The CEC discussed the seats the BJP is keen to contest in the 288-member assembly. According to sources, the BJP is likely to contest around 150 seats, allowing the remaining seats to be contested by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's NCP. This strategic move aims to maintain the alliance's strength and coherence.
Earlier in the day, Jayant Bawankule, a key figure in the alliance, emphasized the need for Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to be open-minded and willing to make sacrifices in the seat-sharing arrangement, much like the BJP has done.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the Maharashtra assembly elections scheduled?
The Maharashtra assembly elections are scheduled for November 20, 2024, with the counting of votes on November 23, 2024.
How many candidates has the Congress finalized for the Maharashtra assembly polls?
The Congress has finalized 62 candidates for the Maharashtra assembly polls.
Who has been chosen by the Congress for the Nanded parliamentary by-election?
The Congress has chosen Ravindra Chavan, the son of the late Vasantrao Chavan, for the Nanded parliamentary by-election.
How many seats is the BJP likely to contest in the Maharashtra assembly elections?
The BJP is likely to contest around 150 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections.
What is the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance and who are its key components?
The Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance is a political coalition in Maharashtra, primarily comprising the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the NCP led by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
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