Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi Unveils Diverse Candidate List Ahead of Maharashtra Polls

Prakash Ambedkar's Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi has revealed a list of 16 candidates for Maharashtra's Assembly elections. The party focuses on inclusive representation by nominating individuals from underrepresented communities, including a transgender candidate. The elections are set for November 20, with counting on November 23.

The Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi (VBA), led by Prakash Ambedkar, has announced a diverse slate of 16 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. The list, declared on Monday, includes notable figures like Jagan Devram Sonawane from Bhusawal and transgender rights activist Shamibha Patil for the Raver seat.

National President Ambedkar emphasized the party's commitment to representing marginalized communities historically overlooked by mainstream political entities. The announcement follows an earlier list of 11 candidates released in September, highlighting the VBA's ongoing effort to break traditional political hegemony.

The party's progressive stance is further underscored by candidacies such as Kisan Chavan from the Pardhi community contesting in Shevgaon. With Maharashtra set to vote on its 288-member legislative assembly come November 20, political watchers are keenly observing potential shifts in voter sentiment following recent parliamentary outcomes where opposition MVA outpaced BJP.

(With inputs from agencies.)