Lok Sabha Elections 2024: According to sources within the Mahavikas Aghadi coalition in Maharashtra, discussions surrounding seat distribution for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections remain deadlocked on several key constituencies. Both the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are vying for the Bhiwandi seat, while the Hingoli seat in Marathwada is also a point of contention between the two parties. Additionally, the NCP is pushing for the Wardha seat, which the Congress is currently unwilling to concede.Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Shiv Senas stance in MumbaiIn Mumbai, the Shiv Sena has indicated its willingness to allocate only two out of six seats to the Congress party. Conversely, the Congress is eyeing the North West Mumbai, South Central Mumbai, and South Mumbai constituencies.Leaders from the Mahavikas Aghadi alliance anticipate finalizing the seat-sharing formula by February 27th or 28th. As per the tentative agreement, the Congress is expected to contest 18 to 19 seats, while the Shiv Sena and the NCP, led by Sharad Pawar, may vie for 18 to 19 seats and 6 to 8 seats, respectively. The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi is slated to contest 2 seats, contingent upon Prakash Ambedkars participation. Furthermore, discussions are underway to allocate two seats to marginalized communities in Akola, Shirdi, and Nanded.Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Election campaign commencesWith a purported agreement in sight, the Mahavikas Aghadi has commenced its election campaign, hosting joint meetings in Pune today.Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJPs electoral strategyConversely, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which contested 25 seats in the previous Maharashtra elections, is poised to expand its presence by fielding candidates in 32 to 34 constituencies. The BJP has reportedly offered 10 to 12 seats to the Shiv Sena and 4 seats to the NCP, led by Ajit Pawar.However, former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has asserted that all three parties within the NDA alliance will contest under their respective election symbols. Fadnavis expressed optimism following a positive meeting on seat sharing, affirming the absence of hurdles in the NDAs seat allocation process.In summary, while negotiations continue within both the Mahavikas Aghadi and the NDA alliance, political maneuvering intensifies as parties gear up for the Maharashtra Lok Sabha elections.
