Maharashtra Elections: Seat-Sharing Disputes and Maratha Quota Tensions Dominate Campaign

As Maharashtra prepares for November 20 elections, alliances face internal challenges and community demands threaten political stability.

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has reached a consensus on 263 seats, but disputes remain over 25 constituencies, complicating their election strategy.
The BJP is leveraging its recent Haryana win to boost confidence in Maharashtra, focusing on a unified campaign with its allies and addressing social issues.
Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil's demands for reservations have heightened tensions, with potential impacts on the BJP's electoral prospects in Marathwada.
Sanjay Raut from Shiv Sena (UBT) has accused the Election Commission and Supreme Court of bias, adding to the political friction ahead of the polls.
Speculation surrounds the MVA's chief ministerial candidate, with Sharad Pawar hinting at Jayant Patil, but internal competition remains unresolved.