Maha Vikas Aghadi Alliance Prepares for Maharashtra Elections
Sanjay Raut Confirms Seat Sharing
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, which includes the Congress, the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), is gearing up for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut announced that each party will contest 85 seats. He emphasized the importance of unity among the MVA parties and the need for elections to proceed smoothly.
Raut mentioned that a list of candidates was shared on social media platform X, but it requires corrections, which will be addressed promptly. He assured that the consensus on seat distribution is nearly complete, with discussions ongoing for smaller parties’ participation.
Raut also expressed confidence in winning 100 seats in the elections. The Shiv Sena (UBT) has already released a list of 65 candidates, including Aaditya Thackeray, who will contest from the Worli assembly constituency.
As the election date of November 20 approaches, both the ruling Mahayuti alliance, consisting of the BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, and the opposition MVA are intensifying their preparations. The Maharashtra assembly has 288 seats, and the results will be announced on November 23.
Previous Election Results
| Year | BJP | Shiv Sena | Congress |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 105 | 56 | 44 |
| 2014 | 122 | 63 | 42 |
Doubts Revealed
Maha Vikas Aghadi -: Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is a political alliance in Maharashtra, India. It includes three major parties: Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Shiv Sena (UBT). They work together to contest elections and govern the state.
Sanjay Raut -: Sanjay Raut is a leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT) party in Maharashtra. He is known for his role in politics and often speaks on behalf of his party.
Seat Sharing -: Seat sharing is an agreement between political parties on how many seats each party will contest in an election. It helps them avoid competing against each other and increases their chances of winning.
Shiv Sena (UBT) -: Shiv Sena (UBT) is a faction of the Shiv Sena party led by Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray. UBT stands for Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, who is a prominent leader in Maharashtra politics.
Aaditya Thackeray -: Aaditya Thackeray is a young politician from Maharashtra and a member of the Shiv Sena (UBT). He is the son of Uddhav Thackeray and is involved in state politics.
Maharashtra Assembly -: The Maharashtra Assembly is the legislative body of the state of Maharashtra in India. It has 288 seats, and members are elected to make laws and decisions for the state.
