Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Preparations Underway For PM Modi’s Rally At Mumbai’s Shivaji Park

Won’t Allow ‘Vote Jihad’ In Maharashtra Polls: BJP MLA Nitesh Rane

Maharashtra BJP MLA Nitesh Rane has said he will ensure “vote jihad” does not happen in the upcoming state assembly polls and maintained he was not afraid of the multiple FIRs pertaining to hate speeches registered against him.

In an interview to PTI, Rane asserted he has “not done anything wrong” by taking the side of his “dharma” or community.

Mahayuti To Make Clean Sweeps In Mumbai, Konkan: Piyush Goyal

Mumbai and Konkan assembly constituencies would see clean sweeps for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance n the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, said Piyush Goyal on Thursday at the CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit (GLS) 2024.

AIMIM Contesting On 16 Out Of 288 Seats In Maharashtra: Owaisi

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi said to ANI, “… As per our strategy we are contesting on 16 seats… Everyone puts forward their point during elections. After elections everyone gets back to their work… We are just focusing on doing our job… AIMIM candidates will win both seats of Aurangabad…”

Priyank Kharge Criticises UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday following his remarks against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing Yogi of engaging in “vote bank politics.” Kharge urged the UP CM to focus on winning elections based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s achievements rather than “sowing seeds of hatred” for political gain.

“Win elections on PM Modi’s achievements, not by fostering division in society for political advantage,” Kharge posted on X.

Politics Over Bag-Checking, Mahayuti Refutes Uddhav’s Claims By Video Proofs

Another issue that has grabbed headlines in this Maharashtra Assembly elections is the checking of bags. The Mahayuti has refuted Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray’s claims and shared videos of bag-checking of their leaders too.

Why Mahayuti, Union Govts Keen on Undermining Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Congress

The Congress on Thursday asked PM Modi why the Mahayuti and the Union governments keen on “undermining” Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Ahead of Modi’s rallies in poll-bound state, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh posed three questions to him, including what is his vision to address water scarcity in Marathwada.

Why is the Mahayuti and the Union Government keen on “undermining” Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Ramesh asked.

“Raigad was the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj – one of India’s greatest sons, whom the Mahayuti Government in Maharashtra and its patron in New Delhi have been undermining,” Ramesh said in a post on X.

Very Interesting Situation: PC Chacko On On Supreme Court Orders Ajit Pawar’s NCP To Not Use Sharad Pawar’s Image

On Supreme Court orders Ajit Pawar’s NCP to not use Sharad Pawar’s image, Kerala NCP-SCP President PC Chacko says, “This is a very interesting situation in Maharashtra. In the last election also, Ajit Pawar faction was using Sharad Pawar’s photograph… Unfortunately the backstabbers are using Sharad Pawar’s photo, then and even now. This the second time that the SC is giving such directions… This shows they are losing day by day and NCP-SCP is winning. More than that, this election has only one leader in Maharashtra… People have sympathy for Sharad Pawar… They should follow the SC order otherwise the consequences will be severe.”

Ajit Pawar Will Not Be Present In PM Modi’s Dadar Rally

Ajit Pawar will not be present in PM Modi’s Shivaji Park rally today due to prior engagements.

NCP Gave 10% Tickets To Muslim Candidates: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that out of all the tickets his party has given, 10% candidates were from Muslim community.

“When I gave tickets to candidates, 10% candidates were from Muslim community. I gave ticket to Nawab Malik, some people protested, but despite that I gave him ticket from Party,” he said.

PM Modi To Participate In BJP Booth Sammelan On Nov 16

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in BJP booth sammelan ahead of Maharashtra Elections.

“Our dedicated workers are working whole heartedly to give BJP a big victory in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections. I am very much looking forward to interact with the party workers during the ‘My Booth Strongest’ program on November 16 at 11:30 am,” he said on X.

How Is RSS Preparaing For Mahayuti’s Victory In Maharashtra

From asking its Swayamsevaks to be available round-the-clock to call for mock meetings in the dead of the night to check preparedness, the Sangh is virtually leaving nothing to chance this time in Maharashtra. All RSS cadres have been asked not to switch off their mobile phones from now till the last ballot is polled. The order is not just for the low-ranking Swayamsevaks deployed in the state, but also the four area in-charges of Maharashtra

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In Marathwada Uphill Battle, BJP Depends On Eknath Shinde’s Appeal

The chief minister’s posters dot Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar and the Mahayuti is reminding voters that it changed the name of the city which was associated for decades with Aurangzeb who had ordered the killing of Chhatrapati Sambhaji.

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When Is Maharashtra Election?

Maharashtra will vote in a single phase on November 20 and the votes would be counted on November 23.

Maharashtra Polls: Mahayuti Will Register A Massive Victory, Says Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, “After being troubled by the divisive politics of Sharad Pawar and the Congress, it is now decided that Mahayuti will win. The reports are coming which indicate that Mahayuti will register a massive victory and a stable and strong government will be formed in Maharashtra…You can misguide people only once through your fake narratives…When the double-engine government of PM Narendra Modi and Mahayuti worked together, it benefitted the farmers…”

Maharashtra Polls: Mahayuti Govt Committed to Develop Infrastructure, Says CM Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that NDA government in the state is committed to develop infrastructure in Palghar.

He highlighted major ongoing and upcoming projects including the Vadhvan Port which involves an investment of Rs 76,000 crore and plans to extend the Mumbai Sea Link from Versova to Virar, Palghar and Dahanu.

Maharashtra Polls: Rs 1.5 Crore Cash Seized From Motorbike Rider In Nagpur

Ahead of the voting, the Nagpur Police have detained a 42-year-old individual who was possessing Rs 1.5 crore cash.

The Election Commission has been notified about it amid the concerns that the money could be linked to electoral malpractices.

The man, resident of Yashodhara Nagar, was stopped during a routine check in Central Avenue area on Wednesday night, an official from Tehsil police station said, as reported by PTI.

Maharashtra Polls: Amit Shah Attacks MVA, Dubs Alliance As ‘Aurangzeb Fan Club’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday called the opposition-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance as an “Aurangzeb fan club” while addressing a rally in poll-bound Maharashtra.

Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Mumbai Traffic Police Issues Advisory Ahead Of PM Modi’s Rally At Shivaji Park

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally at Dadar’s Shivaji Park on Thursday (November 14), the Mumbai Police issued a traffic advisory alerting commuters over the possible inconvenience in vehicular movement. READ MORE