As Maharashtra and Jharkhand gear up for assembly elections in November 2024, major parties are ramping up their campaigns. The BJP plans to unveil its candidate list soon, dropping around 30% of sitting MLAs, while Jharkhand prepares for a two-phase election on November 13 and 20, focusing on grassroots mobilization. Both states are set for intense political battles, with parties like Congress and the JMM strategizing to retain power amid rising competition from the BJP.
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00:00The upcoming Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand are scheduled for November 2024.
00:23In Maharashtra, voting will occur in a single phase on November 20, while Jharkhand will
00:29hold a two-phase election.
00:31These elections are expected to be highly competitive, with major parties like the BJP,
00:37Congress, Shiv Sena and Regional Alliance preparing for intense campaigns.
00:45Talking about Maharashtra, the ruling Mahayati Alliance, led by the BJP, is actively preparing
00:52for the polls and is expected to release its first candidate list for the Assembly election
00:57with over 60 names.
00:59The BJP's first list is expected to be announced after its Central Election Committee's meeting,
01:06which is slated to be held in Delhi on Wednesday.
01:10Around 30 per cent of the 103 sitting MLAs are likely to be dropped over the issue of
01:16the elective merit, said a leader from the party's state unit.
01:20The BJP is reportedly optimistic, following favourable results in recent elections in
01:26Haryana, which may influence voter sentiments even in Maharashtra.
01:33If we talk about Jharkhand, the elections will be conducted in two phases on November
01:3813 and November 20, respectively, with the results to be announced on November 23.
01:45This timeline allows ample opportunity and time for campaigning and voter engagement.
01:51The political parties are ramping up their campaigns.
01:55Chief Minister Soren recently ordered action against the BJP over its Gogodiri scheme,
02:01which he claims misappropriated government initiative.
02:05The JMM is working on strengthening its grassroots connection to combat potential challenges
02:12posed by the NDA, which is expected to focus on issues like employment and infrastructure.
02:19As the election dates approach, there is a strong emphasis on mobilising voters, especially
02:24the youth and first-time voters.
02:27Various outreach programmes are being organised to ensure high turnout.
02:32The political atmosphere is all charged up, with major parties gearing up for a competitive
02:37race.
02:38Both the Congress and BJP are in a race to secure alliances and finalise their strategies.
02:45Overall, the situation in both states is dynamic, with parties scrambling to solidify their
02:52positions and make strategic decisions as they head towards the election in the month
02:57of November.