Maharashtra's Political Landscape Shifts as Elections Approach

The upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections see major alliances battling for control with a focus on freebies and caste politics.

Maharashtra's 2024 Assembly elections are marked by intense competition between the Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi alliances.
The Mahayuti, including BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde), and NCP (Ajit Pawar), faces off against the MVA, comprising Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar), and Shiv Sena (Uddhav).
Both alliances are heavily relying on offering freebies to attract voters, reflecting a lack of confidence in securing a clear victory.
Caste politics have intensified, with Maratha reservation issues potentially dividing voters along caste lines.
The BJP, leveraging its position at both state and central levels, aims to regain its influence in Maharashtra despite internal rifts and alliance challenges.