Overview

• The Mahayuti alliance has nominated five candidates for the March 27 by-elections, with no opposition candidates fielded.
• The alliance's strength in the Maharashtra Legislative Council will increase to 57 seats after the elections.
• Sanjay Khodke, a long-time NCP member and ally of Ajit Pawar, is among the nominees, reflecting Pawar's influence within the party.
• The BJP's three candidates were selected under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, highlighting his role in candidate selection.
• The opposition's inability to field candidates underscores their weakened position in the state legislature.