MUMBAI: With the Mannequin Code of Conduct for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections set to be enforced in Maharashtra inside days, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is intensifying its preparations for the essential electoral battle. Leaders of the alliance, collectively referred to as the Maha Vikas Aghadi, convened on the Silver Oak residence of NCP stalwart Sharad Pawar on Thursday, following a pivotal assembly a day earlier than.
MVA Leaders Agree On Seat-Sharing Deal
Distinguished figures from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena faction, the NCP underneath Sharad Pawar, and notable Congress leaders graced the gathering. Deliberations spanned throughout numerous essential issues, with a eager deal with seat allocation. A consensus was reportedly reached on the seat-sharing method, signaling a big stride in readiness for the forthcoming elections.
Amidst preparations, consideration was additionally directed in the direction of Rahul Gandhi’s scheduled go to to Maharashtra on the 10th. Discussions revolving across the state’s electoral technique had been held, alongside ongoing dialogues with the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi.
Formal Announcement Quickly
Balasaheb Thorat supplied insights into the proceedings, affirming that the finalized method will quickly be unveiled by a proper announcement by the MVA’s prime brass through a press convention.
Seat Allocation System: The purported allocation inside the MVA stands as follows:
Shiv Sena (UBT): 21 seats
Congress: 15 seats
NCP: 09 seats
Ally: 03 seats
Talking on behalf of the alliance, senior Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut confirmed the accord on seat-sharing. His assertion got here after an in depth assembly involving representatives from Congress, NCP (underneath Sharad Pawar), and Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday.
The assembly witnessed the lively participation of notable leaders, together with Congress’ Nana Patole and Prithviraj Chavan, NCP’s Jayant Patil, Jitendra Awhad, and Anil Deshmukh, alongside Sena (UBT)’s Sanjay Raut and Vinayak Raut. Moreover, a consultant from the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) was current.
Raut emphasised that no additional deliberations on seat-sharing are anticipated. Ultimate approval will likely be sought from Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, Nana Patole, and Prakash Ambedkar, culminating in a proper announcement through a press convention. Addressing speculations, Raut dismissed experiences of VBA’s purported demand for 27 seats, indicating as a substitute a dialogue on seats reflective of VBA’s established presence.
Electoral Battle In Maharashtra
Maharashtra, with its 48 Lok Sabha seats, holds profound electoral significance, rating second solely to Uttar Pradesh (80). Within the 2019 normal elections, BJP clinched 23 Lok Sabha seats, whereas its former ally Shiv Sena secured 18 seats. Moreover, the undivided NCP gained 4 seats, with Congress and AIMIM securing one seat every, alongside an unbiased candidate’s victory.