BJP first list of candidates for Maharashtra: On Sunday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. Among the 99 names announced, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule are the key contendors as the Indias Mahrashtra goes to polls.Key candidates in focusDevendra Fadnavis, a prominent leader and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has been selected to contest from the Nagpur South West constituency. Fadnavis is known for his strong leadership and political impact. He will be a critical player in the Bharatiya Janata Partys efforts to secure a majority in the Maharashtra.Chandrashekhar Bawankule, the state BJP chief, will be running from the Kamthi constituency. Bawankules inclusion in the list highlights his importance within the party and his role in leading the BJPs campaign within the state in the upcoming election.#MaharashtraElection2024 महाराष्ट्र चुनाव 2024 के लिए भाजपा ने 99 उम्मीदवारों की पहली सूची जारी की।उपमुख्यमंत्री देवेन्द्र फड़णवीस नागपुर साउथी वेस्ट से, राज्य भाजपा प्रमुख चन्द्रशेखर बावनकुले कामठी से, मंत्री गिरीश महाजन जामनेर से, मंत्री सुधीर मुनगंटीवार बल्लारपुर से, श्रीजया… pic.twitter.com/kU2LFRxcYH— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) October 20, 2024Election details announcedThe Election Commission of India has scheduled the election for the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly to be held in a single phase on November 20. The results will be declared on November 23, following the counting of votes.The BJPs first list is part of a larger strategy as the party gears up for a fierce contest in the state.