In this month’s Assembly elections in Maharashtra, the BJP and Congress are gearing up for a direct showdown on 75 out of 288 seats. The Congress is looking to build on its strong showing in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, aiming to secure a significant number of these Assembly seats.
The BJP has strategically placed most of its candidates to challenge Congress, particularly in Vidarbha with 47 candidates, followed by 32 in western Maharashtra, 17 in northern Maharashtra, 19 in Marathwada, and 33 in Konkan, which includes key areas like Mumbai and Thane.
In the 2019 election, the Congress and BJP were locked in a direct battle on 66 seats, of which it managed only 16 while the BJP got 50.In the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP and Congress faced off in a highly competitive race. The BJP, part of the ruling coalition, emerged with a significant number of seats, while Congress struggled to maintain its previous standing. The results reflected the shifting political landscape in the state, with the BJP consolidating its position and Congress working to rebuild its influence among voters. The election highlighted key issues that resonated with the electorate, setting the stage for future political dynamics in Maharashtra.
