Sat Nov 23 08:47:55 UTC 2024: ## 2024 Assembly Elections Heat Up in Maharashtra and Jharkhand

**Bengaluru, India** – The 2024 Assembly elections are shaping up to be a closely contested battle in several Indian states, with Maharashtra and Jharkhand emerging as key battlegrounds. In Maharashtra, the election will see a fragmented political landscape, with intra-party battles within the Shiv Sena and NCP adding to the existing competition between the BJP and Congress. The splintering of these parties, with factions led by Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar respectively, is expected to significantly impact the election results.

Jharkhand’s election is equally fraught with uncertainty. The recent arrest of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and the defection of a veteran party member, Champai, to the BJP, presents a significant challenge to the ruling JMM.

The outcomes of these elections are expected to have a major bearing on the national political scene, potentially solidifying the BJP’s position or providing a boost to the opposition INDIA alliance. Deccan Herald will provide live updates, analysis, and in-depth coverage of the elections as they unfold.

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