Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Congress Announces Second List of Candidates
The Congress party has announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, nominating 23 individuals for various seats
12:45 PM Oct 26, 2024 IST
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As the Maharashtra Assembly elections approach, the Congress party has released its second list of candidates for 23 seats. This announcement comes as part of their preparations for the upcoming polls scheduled for November 20.
Candidates Announced
In this latest list, Congress has nominated several candidates, including:
- Dr. Rajesh Tukaram Manvatkar from Bhusawal
- Swati Sandeep Wakekar from Jalgaon
- Mahesh Gangane from Akot
This follows their first list, which included candidates for 48 seats and was released shortly after the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance announced its plan to contest 85 seats each in the elections.
Maha Vikas Aghadi Alliance
The Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition comprises three major parties: Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Shiv Sena (UBT). Recently, the alliance unveiled a seat-sharing formula for a total of 255 constituencies, with each party allocated 85 seats. Other parties like the Samajwadi Party, PWP, and CPI will also receive some seat allocations.
Key Names in the Second List
Notable candidates from the second list include:
- Anuja Kedar, the wife of MLA Sunil Kedar, running from Savner. Sunil Kedar was recently disqualified following a conviction in a corruption case.
- Girish Pandey, a senior leader nominated from Nagpur South.
- Hemant Ogale, nominated from Shrirampur, while Lahu Kanade has been dropped from that seat.
Summary
The Congress party has announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, nominating 23 individuals for various seats. This follows their first list, which included candidates for 48 seats. Key nominees in the second list include Dr. Rajesh Tukaram Manvatkar from Bhusawal, Swati Sandeep Wakekar from Jalgaon, and Anuja Kedar, the wife of disqualified MLA Sunil Kedar, from Savner.
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The Congress is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, which includes the Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena (UBT). This coalition plans to contest 85 seats each in the elections. The alliance has also set a seat-sharing formula for a total of 255 constituencies, including allocations for other parties like the Samajwadi Party and CPI. With the elections set for November 20, Congress is working to finalize its candidate lineup.
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