Race Begins: Maharashtra Assembly Polls Nomination Day 1 Sees 57 Candidates

On the first day of nominations for the Maharashtra assembly elections, 57 candidates filed papers. Nawapur constituency led with four nominations, while BJP is the only party to release its candidate list. The nomination process closes on October 29, with elections scheduled for November 20.

The first day of the nomination process for the Maharashtra assembly elections saw 57 candidates filing their papers, as confirmed by Election Commission officials.

The Nawapur constituency in the Nandurbar district witnessed four nominations, followed by three each in the Khed Alandi, Shevagoan, and Ahilyanagar constituencies.

Among major political parties, the ruling Mahayuti coalition and opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi have not released their candidate lists, unlike the BJP, which disclosed 99 candidates. Nominations close on October 29, with elections on November 20.

(With inputs from agencies.)