The number theory of Alliance politics of Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the second-largest state with no political representation in India. Making it one of the most critical states to focus on by Indian Political Parties for an upper hand in the upcoming 2024 elections.
Maharashtra was a big contributor in the number of Lok Sabha seats in the 2014 & 2019 Elections for BJP–led NDA at centre.
Looking forward to the 2024 elections of Lok Sabha BJP the current ruling party has joined hands with two major provincial parties of Maharashtra, The Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
As of now, 48 Lok Sabhas MPs are elected for Central govt. in 2014 & 2019, In the last election, BJP won 23 out of 25 seats it contested for, Shiv Sena won 18 out of 23, and Nationalist Congress Party won 4 out 19 they contested for.
The total seats won by this coalition govt (BJP, Shiv Sena & NCP) was 41 with 51.34% of the state total votes. Still, the political landscape of the state is not in a good mood it can be a roller-coaster for the parties as well as the voters.
Also Read : Kejriwal clinches Delhi trust vote with 54 AAP legislators’ backing
Sanjay Raut criticizes BJP and accuses them of polluting Maharashtra’s culture
Sanjay Raut, a top Shiv Sena leader, strongly attacked the BJP in Maharashtra. He accused them of damaging the state’s clean image and embracing opportunism. He highlighted the BJP partnering with Ashok Chavan despite previously criticizing him over corruption allegations related to the Adarsh housing scam. Raut said BJP leaders like Fadnavis and Somaiya had attacked Chavan but were now allying with him politically.
Raut likened the BJP to a “political brothel” for affiliating with leaders like Chavan, Bhujbal and Ajit Pawar despite their facing corruption charges in the past. He portrayed the BJP as compromising its principles and values just to gain political power.
CM Maharashtra said in his latest Press conference:
We will win all 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra: NDA
CM Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leader in his recent press conference stated that his Supreme alliance with BJP, NCP, and other regional small parties will all 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra.
