New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that the Maharashtra Assembly elections will take place on November 20, 2024, in a single phase. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced that the vote counting is scheduled for November 23. The elections are crucial as the term of the current assembly ends on November 26.
The major political alliances in the fray include the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP coalition and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), featuring Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP), and Congress. (Inputs from Agencies)