Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s announcement on Sunday, September 15, might have given a big hint about when the State Assembly Election will occur.
“Elections are likely in the second week of November. A two-phase election would be preferable. Merit and good strike rate will be the criteria for seat-sharing among the Mahayuti allies,” Shinde was quoted as saying in media.
The Chief Election Commission has not yet announced the official dates for the polling for the 288-member assembly.
Shinde met reporters outside his bungalow, Varsha and gave an update on the ruling Mahayuti alliance’s seat-sharing for the assembly polls.
The Mahayuti alliance comprises the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Shiv Sena led by CM Shinde, and the NCP led by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
The Chief Minister added that the seat-sharing between the parties will be finalised in 8-10 days.
