Maharashtra
Maharashtra Elections 2024: MVA Finalises Seat-Sharing For Crucial Polls; Congress To Contest On Maximum Seats, Says Report
Mumbai: The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), an alliance of opposition parties in Maharashtra, has finalised its seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming state Assembly elections, according to reports. Congress is reportedly said to contest the maximum number of seats, given their performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
The agreement outlines that the Congress will contest 104 seats, Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) will field candidates in 96 seats, and Sharad Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) will compete for 88 constituencies. Smaller partners, including the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Peasants and Workers Party (PWP), will be allotted seats from these totals.
Vidarbha, A Bone Of Contention For MVA Allies
There had been some initial disagreements, particularly over seat distribution in the Vidarbha region. However, the alliance has now reached a consensus. According to the report, the Congress will contest key seats in Nagpur West, Kamthi, Gondiya and Bhandara. The Shiv Sena (UBT) will be fielding candidates in 11 constituencies, including Vani and Ramtetk, while the NCP-SP will contest 11 to 12 seats in the region.
The MVA, which formed after the 2019 state elections, aims to challenge the ruling Mahayuti alliance. This alliance comprises the BJP, the Shiv Sena faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP. In the recent Lok Sabha elections, the MVA performed strongly, securing 30 seats compared to the Mahayuti’s 17. The Congress won 13 out of the 17 seats it contested, while Shiv Sena (UBT) won 9 out of 21. This success has given the MVA hope of replicating its performance in the state Assembly elections.
Internal Disputes Resolved After Marathon Meetings
Internal disputes over seat distribution had emerged within the MVA, with leaders like Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut and Congress’s Nana Patole exchanging criticisms. To resolve these conflicts, the MVA leadership held a nine-hour-long meeting at the Trident Hotel in South Mumbai. Later, Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders sought the intervention of NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar, who helped mediate and settle the differences.
The election for the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly is set to take place in a single phase on November 20, with the results to be declared on November 23.
Mumbai: Anti-Narcotics Cell ANC Ghatkopar has claimed to have arrested drug dealer Mohammad Shafi Sheikh alias Akbar Khao on charges of drug trafficking. MCOCA was applied to him in the police station for drug trafficking and he was released on bail. Despite this, he used to supply drugs. ANC had arrested an accused in a drug case. During his investigation, it was revealed that Akbar Khao was a fugitive in this case. His details were known and clues were found. He is hiding in Odisha, after which the police arrested him from Raj Gangapur Sundergarh. A total of 15 cases have been registered against Akbar Khao, including NDPS Act and various crimes. Two NDPS Act cases are registered in VB Nagar. ANC has 2 NDPS drug trafficking cases, a total of 18 cases have been registered. The ANC has arrested two accused in this case and also seized drugs worth Rs 12 crore. This operation was carried out by ANC DCP Nunath Dhole on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti.
Maharashtra
State ready for Zilla Parishad and Gram Panchayat Mahayuti elections: Chief Minister Fadnavis
In the Zilla Parishad and Gram Panchayat elections in Mumbai state, Mahayuti will contest the election as a united front and even where there is no electoral consensus in Mahayuti, there will be a friendly contest and it is hoped that the people of the state will trust Mahayuti in these elections. This claim has been made by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. No formula for the distribution of seats in Mahayuti has been decided so far for the local body elections. However, where the alliance party and the BJP are strong, a formula for a solo contest has been decided, just like the talk of Eknath Shinde in Thana and BJP’s solo contest in Pune is common.
Fadnavis criticized Uddhav Thackeray and said that it is his job to insult him. If he is visiting the state, it is a good thing, but the people know everything and they will restore faith in Mahayuti in the elections. He said that the Election Commission has announced the elections. Uddhav Thackeray and the opposition want to postpone the elections, so they are alleging irregularities and rigging in the voting list. However, the Supreme Court has issued instructions to hold the elections soon, so it is not possible to postpone or delay the elections. Fadnavis expressed confidence that he has faith in the people. This time too, the people will agree with Mahayuti. Therefore, the opposition wants to postpone and postpone the elections, while Mahayuti is ready for the elections.
Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has expressed his anger over Nitesh Rane statement and has given a befitting reply and said that no one’s father has India. He said that Nitesh Rane constantly shows provocations and no action is taken against him. Many cases have been registered but no action is taken. Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid are in jail but they are free. They did not show any provocation. The Supreme Court has directed strict action against hate speech but why does the government not take action against such elements who spread hatred.
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