Elections to the Vidhan Parishad:
The Struggle Gets Harder
The Maharashtra Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) elections are underway, with the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance and the opposition BJP battling it out for seats. The results of these elections will shape the political climate in the state and pave the way for the next Lok Sabha elections in 2024.[3]
Shiv Sena Factions Struggle Over The Choice of Candidates
The Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions of the Shiv Sena are at odds over who will be fielded to run in the Vidhan Parishad elections. Disarray within the MVA coalition and a hindrance to the party’s campaign activities are the results of this internal struggle.[3]
Hospitalization of Sharad Pawar Affects MVA Campaign
Renowned Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar, who is also a major player in the MVA alliance, was admitted to the hospital for medical issues. Given how important Pawar is to the MVA’s electoral success, his absence from the campaign trail has been a blow to the coalition.[3]
Disputes Are Aroused by Raj Thackeray’s Rally
At a sizable public gathering in Pune, Raj Thackeray, the president of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), attacked the MVA government and established his party as a formidable opponent. Significant talk and excitement about this event have emerged in the political arena.[3]
BJP Claims Government Assets Are Misused
The MVA government has been charged by the BJP for exploiting public cash and resources for political ends. Political tensions in the state have increased as a result of the party’s demands for harsh punishments against officials engaged in these kinds of operations.[3]
The Vidhan Parishad elections have elevated to a high-stakes race, and the result is expected to significantly alter Maharashtra’s political landscape before to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The electorate will be attentively monitoring how the parties handle these obstacles and keep their promises.[3]
Referral:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm3g7g8o5L4
[2] https://maharashtraelection.in
[3] https://maharashtraelection.in/maharashtra-unfiltered-raw-politics-daily-delivered-13-july-2024/
[4] https://sdg.iisd.org/events/high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development-hlpf-2024/
[5] http://lib.neu.ac.th/ULIB/dublin.linkout.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fxn--b1ac5aidf.xn--p1ai%2F4735296fe43y
