Maharashtra Assembly Elections: A Close Contest Between Key Alliances

The Maharashtra assembly elections will see major political parties fielding numerous candidates. The BJP leads with 148 seats, while opposition parties like Congress and Shiv Sena are also heavily contesting. Nearly 8,000 candidates have filed nominations for the 288 seats. The election will occur on November 20.

The upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections are shaping up to be a closely watched political event, with major parties like the BJP and Congress fielding a substantial number of candidates.

The BJP is contesting on 148 seats, the largest number among various parties, while the Congress follows with 103 seats. Shiv Sena and NCP have also strategically placed their candidates in hopes of significant wins.

Nearly 8,000 candidates have filed their nominations for the 288 assembly seats. The polling is set for November 20, with vote counting scheduled for three days later, setting the stage for a heated battle between the ruling Mahayuti and opposition MVA alliances.

(With inputs from agencies.)