Maharashtra Assembly Elections Scheduled for November 20

The Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, led by BJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, is preparing for the upcoming assembly elections on November 20, asserting a strategy aimed at surpassing their 2019 seat tally. Bawankule emphasized the alliance's achievements and a 'double-engine government' narrative, aiming to connect with voters through a robust grassroots campaign. However, internal dissent is brewing in Navi Mumbai, where Shiv Sena factions are protesting against the BJP's ticket allocations, particularly involving influential local leader Ganesh Naik and his family. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed confidence in winning a 'bigger mandate' based on the government's performance, while rival factions, including Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena, claim the need for justice and reform. The election outcome is anticipated to reflect the public's assessment of both the Mahayuti and the opposition's past governance, including the impact of the ongoing political turmoil since the 2022 split in the Shiv Sena.