Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally at Dadar’s Shivaji Park on Thursday ahead of the crucial Maharashtra polls, scheduled to take place on November 20. The counting of votes will take place on November 23.
Along with PM Modi, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis and many supporters and party followers from all over Maharashtra are likely to participate in the public rally. Preparations are underway in Mumbai for the Prime Minister rally.
While both the Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Agadi are gearing up for the upcoming elections, a political tussle is going on between the ruling BJP and the Shiv Sena (UBT) over claims regarding the bag checking.
BJP leader and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis accused Uddhav Thackeray of diverting attention and “seeking votes by whining” over the inspection of his bags by poll officials, Thackeray’s party on the other hand shared a video of the inspection calling the Election Commission ‘Entirely Compromised Commission’ and derided its actions as ‘shameless’.
Theme of PM Modi’s Rally: “Ek hai to safe hai – vijayshankh naad rally.”
- PM Modi Rally: Held at Dadar’s Shivaji Park, a significant venue linked to Uddhav Sena and Balasaheb Thackeray.
- Rahul Gandhi’s Critique: Accused PM Modi of disregarding the Constitution and criticized his remarks about a “blank book.”
- Soyabean Procurement Issue: Congress slams Maharashtra govt for poor soyabean procurement compared to Telangana.
- BJP’s Strategy: Piyush Goyal confident about Mahayuti’s clean sweep in Mumbai and Konkan.
- AIMIM’s Maharashtra Strategy: Asaduddin Owaisi confirms contesting 16 seats.
- Jarange’s Impact: Maratha reservation activist’s withdrawal boosts MVA’s prospects.
- Ajit Pawar’s Absence: Not attending Modi’s rally due to prior commitments.
- Maharashtra Election Date: Voting on November 20, with results on November 23.
