Sat Nov 23 13:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Shiv Sena (Shinde) Candidate Confident of Victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections; Maha Vikas Aghadi Claims Victory
**Mumbai, India** – As vote counting for the Maharashtra Assembly elections is set to begin, contrasting statements have emerged from leading political figures. Shayna NC, a Shiv Sena (Shinde group) candidate, expressed unwavering confidence in her victory, implicitly criticizing the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance. NC dismissed the MVA’s alleged preparations for a potential victory celebration, stating that their calculations are wrong and that a historic win for her party is imminent. She highlighted the lack of development in Mumbadevi, her constituency, over the past 15 years, promising to prioritize development and address issues such as lack of hospitals and schools. She also emphasized the inclusive nature of government schemes, citing the large number of Muslim women who have benefited from the Ladli Bahna Yojana.
In contrast, Priyanka Chaturvedi, a Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader, predicted a resounding victory for the Maha Vikas Aghadi, citing the alleged failures of the current government and asserting that the people of Maharashtra will choose MVA. She criticized the past 2.5 years of governance as marked by corruption, atrocities against women, and farmer distress.
The conflicting statements set the stage for a closely watched vote count, with both sides expressing strong confidence in their prospects. The results will determine the future political landscape of Maharashtra.
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