Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Key candidates and seats to watch out for
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have actively campaigned, reflecting the significance of these elections. Of the 288 seats, 234 are in the general category, while 29 and 25 are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, respectively. As per the state electoral office, 4,140 candidates remain in the fray after 2,938 withdrawals from 7,078 valid nominations.
Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Key Constituencies to Watch
Worli: Aaditya Thackeray Defends His Seat Against Tough Rivals
The Worli constituency in Mumbai has emerged as a three-way battleground. Aaditya Thackeray, representing Shiv Sena (UBT), faces Milind Deora of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Sandeep Deshpande of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
Aaditya, who secured a decisive victory in 2019 with over 89,000 votes, gained prominence for his hands-on management during the COVID-19 crisis. Milind Deora, a former Union minister, is banking on his experience and appeal among urban middle-class voters. Meanwhile, Deshpande has built a strong reputation for addressing civic issues, including housing and infrastructure, appealing particularly to Marathi-speaking residents.
Baramati: Pawar Family Legacy Faces Internal Rivalry
Baramati, a stronghold of the Pawar family, is set for another dramatic contest. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, representing the NCP, faces his grandnephew Yugendra Pawar, backed by the NCP (Sharad Pawar) faction.
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