Sharad Pawar Bows Out of MVA Seat-Sharing Talks, Favors Congress in Maharashtra Elections
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has distanced himself from the MVA's seat-sharing discussions, indicating a favorable situation for the alliance in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections.
Maharashtra ElectionsMvaSharad PawarCongressShiv SenaReal Estate MaharashtraOct 04, 2024
The assembly elections in Maharashtra are scheduled to take place this year, with the Election Commission of India yet to announce the schedule. Meanwhile, NCP (SP) state president Jayant Patil, Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole, and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, along with other leaders, are actively participating in the seat-sharing meetings.
Pawar clarified that there are no differences of opinion within the alliance this time, citing the Lok Sabha elections as an example. He stated that the MVA had no conflicts or differences in opinion, except in one instance in Sangli. The MVA is expected to finalize and declare its seat-sharing deal on Dussehra (October 12). According to reports, the Congress is looking to contest 110-115 seats, while the Shiv Sena (UBT) is eyeing 90-95 seats. The NCP (SP) is aiming to contest 80-85 seats in the upcoming assembly elections.
MVA leaders have been holding daily meetings for over a week to finalize the seat-sharing arrangement between the NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), and Congress. NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad revealed that the MVA has reached a consensus on many contentious seats, including those from Vidarbha. Maharashtra Pradesh Congress chief Nana Patole stated that the MVA's aim is to announce at least 175-200 seats on Dussehra. Senior Congress leader and former CM Prithviraj Chavan expressed confidence that the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra will be from the Congress party, citing the party's performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Sharad Pawar not participating in the MVA seat-sharing discussions?
Sharad Pawar has distanced himself from the MVA seat-sharing discussions, indicating a favorable situation for the alliance in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections.
What is the expected seat-sharing arrangement for the MVA in the Maharashtra assembly elections?
The Congress is looking to contest 110-115 seats, while the Shiv Sena (UBT) is eyeing 90-95 seats, and the NCP (SP) is aiming to contest 80-85 seats.
When will the MVA finalize and declare its seat-sharing deal?
The MVA is expected to finalize and declare its seat-sharing deal on Dussehra (October 12).
What is the goal of the MVA in the Maharashtra assembly elections?
The MVA's aim is to announce at least 175-200 seats on Dussehra.
Who is predicted to be the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
Senior Congress leader and former CM Prithviraj Chavan has expressed confidence that the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra will be from the Congress party.
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