The 2024 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election is scheduled for November 20, 2024, where 288 members will be elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. This election is critical as it follows significant political upheaval in the state, including shifts in party alliances and leadership changes. The results are expected to have a profound impact on the political landscape of Maharashtra and will set the stage for future governance. As Maharashtra prepares for the elections, several political parties and alliances are positioning themselves to capture voter support.
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Election 2024
The major alliances include the Maha Yuti, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Maha Vikas Aghadi, which comprises the Indian National Congress (INC), the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction), and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Each coalition is strategizing to maximize their representation in the Assembly amidst a backdrop of factional splits and emerging new political dynamics. The political developments leading up to the election have been marked by a series of crises that have reshaped party identities and voter sentiments. Understanding the key players, their past performances, and their current strategies will be essential for comprehending the implications of this election on Maharashtra’s future.