Farooq Abdullah Calls for INDIA Bloc Engagement in Upcoming Elections
Election Schedule Announced for Jharkhand and Maharashtra
In Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has urged leaders of the INDIA bloc to actively engage with the public in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. He emphasized the importance of not taking the elections lightly, especially in light of past political dynamics in Jammu.
Election Details
The Election Commission has announced that Jharkhand will hold assembly polls in two phases on November 13 and 20, while Maharashtra will have a single-phase election on November 20. Votes will be counted on November 23.
Voter Demographics
Jharkhand has 2.60 crore eligible voters, including 1.31 crore males and 1.29 crore females, with 11.84 lakh first-time voters and 66.84 lakh young voters. The state will conduct elections in 81 constituencies.
Maharashtra Election Process
In Maharashtra, the election process begins with the Gazette notification on October 22. The last date for filing nominations is October 29, with scrutiny on October 30 and withdrawal of candidatures by November 4.
Key Political Contenders
The Maharashtra elections will see competition between the ruling Mahayuti Alliance, including BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, comprising Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), and Congress.
Doubts Revealed
Farooq Abdullah -: Farooq Abdullah is a senior Indian politician and the President of the National Conference, a political party in Jammu and Kashmir.
INDIA bloc -: The INDIA bloc is a coalition of opposition political parties in India that have come together to contest elections against the ruling party.
Maharashtra -: Maharashtra is a state in western India, known for its capital city Mumbai, which is the financial hub of the country.
Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India, known for its rich mineral resources and tribal culture.
Election Commission -: The Election Commission is an independent authority in India responsible for conducting free and fair elections in the country.
Mahayuti Alliance -: The Mahayuti Alliance is a coalition of political parties in Maharashtra that is currently in power.
Maha Vikas Aghadi -: The Maha Vikas Aghadi is an alliance of opposition parties in Maharashtra, formed to contest against the ruling coalition.