Congress list of candidates for Maharashtra election: Congress party has officially revealed its first list of 45 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, which comes just a day after the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance announced its 85-85-85 seat-sharing formula. The list includes key party leaders who will be contesting from their respective constituencies.Key candidates announced by CongressIn this first list, several prominent figures of the Congress party have been included. State Congress chief Nana Patole will be contesting from Sakoli, a significant constituency for the party. Balasaheb Thorat, the leader of the Congress Legislature Party, is set to contest from Sangamner.कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष श्री @kharge की अध्यक्षता में आयोजित केंद्रीय चुनाव समिति की बैठक में महाराष्ट्र विधानसभा चुनाव के लिए कांग्रेस उम्मीदवारों की लिस्ट। pic.twitter.com/tElqOKF6ak— Congress (@INCIndia) October 24, 2024Vijay Wadettiwar, the Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra, will be running from Bramhapuri. Former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, a highly regarded figure in the state, will be standing from Karad South. In addition, Naseem Khan, a member of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) and Regional Working President, will contest from Chandivali.This announcement is a crucial step for Congress as it aims to solidify its position in Maharashtra ahead of the elections. The seat-sharing arrangement within the MVA has set the stage for a heated contest, and the partys selection of strong candidates is expected to play a pivotal role in its campaign strategy.