Sun Oct 20 14:00:09 UTC 2024: The BJP has announced its first list of candidates for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, featuring 99 candidates. Key points include:
– Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will contest from his traditional Nagpur South West constituency.
– The BJP has retained 71 sitting MLAs and has dropped three candidates from its previous lineup.
– Notable candidates in the list include State BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar, and several ministers.
– The list includes 13 women candidates, reflecting a push for inclusion.
– Family members of political figures have been given tickets, including Srijaya Chavan, daughter of former Congress politician Ashok Chavan, who will contest from the Bhokar constituency.
– The BJP is contesting around 150 seats and is negotiating with alliance partners, including the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led NCP.
– Elections for the 288-member assembly are scheduled for November 20, 2024.
The BJP aims to maintain its influence in Maharashtra amidst competition from regional parties.
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