Maharashtra Election: BJP May Fight on 156 Seats, Shinde’s Sena Could Get 78 While 54 Seats Likely for Ajit Pawar

The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra has finalized its seat-sharing deal for the upcoming elections after discussions in Delhi with top leaders present. It is likely that the BJP will contest on 156 seats, Shiv Sena on 78 seats, and NCP on 54 seats. The BJP has already announced its first list of 99 candidates, including some new faces. The allies are yet to announce their candidates. The elections will take place on November 20, with results announced on November 23. The decision-making process involved discussions on seat swapping based on candidates’ winnability.