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Maharashtra elections: BJP releases list of candidates for 144 seats

In the latest development in the Maharashtra elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections. The party has announced candidates for 144 seats, including several prominent leaders and sitting MLAs.

The list includes Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who will contest from the Nagpur South West constituency. Other notable candidates on the list include Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who will contest from the Baramati constituency, and former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, who will contest from the Karad South constituency.

Mahayuti alliance announces seat-sharing agreement

The Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Republican Party of India (A), has announced its seat-sharing agreement for the Maharashtra elections. As per the agreement, the BJP will contest 144 seats, the Shiv Sena will contest 126 seats, and the RPI(A) will contest 23 seats.

The seat-sharing agreement has been finalised after weeks of negotiations between the three parties. The BJP has emerged as the senior partner in the alliance, with the Shiv Sena and RPI(A) getting a smaller share of seats.

MVA alliance finalises seat-sharing arrangement

The MVA alliance, comprising the Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Congress, has also finalised its seat-sharing arrangement for the Maharashtra elections. As per the agreement, the Shiv Sena will contest 126 seats, the NCP will contest 121 seats, and the Congress will contest 144 seats.

The seat-sharing agreement has been finalised after weeks of negotiations between the three parties. The Shiv Sena has emerged as the senior partner in the alliance, with the NCP and Congress getting a smaller share of seats.

Conclusion

The Maharashtra elections are scheduled to be held on October 21, 2024. The elections are expected to be closely contested, with the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance and the MVA alliance being the main contenders.

The release of the candidate lists and the finalisation of the seat-sharing agreements mark a significant milestone in the run-up to the elections. The campaign is expected to intensify in the coming weeks, with the parties vying for votes and trying to woo voters.