With the Maharashtra Assembly election results just a day away, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is confident of coming out on top with a projected win of 160-165 seats. However, as the parties in the alliance differ on their choice for the CM face, fissures have emerged within the alliances. In the midst of this, the MVA and Mahayuti, comprising of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, are holding informal meetings amidst projections of a win for the BJP-led bloc in exit polls. The MVA claims they will form the government within 12 hours of the results being declared.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: MVA Confident, Alliance Faces Division
As Maharashtra awaits the announcement of Assembly election results on October 21, the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance has expressed confidence in emerging victorious with a projected tally of 160-165 seats. However, internal fissures have surfaced within the alliance as the constituent parties remain divided over the choice of Chief Minister.
The MVA comprises the Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Congress. Despite their shared goal of ousting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from power, the parties are at odds over the issue of who should lead the next government.
The Shiv Sena, the largest party in the alliance, has staked its claim to the Chief Minister's post, citing its strong performance in the Mumbai region. However, the NCP, led by Sharad Pawar, has indicated that it is not willing to settle for anything less than the CM's chair.
The Congress, the third partner in the alliance, has been relatively silent on the issue, but is believed to be open to either the Shiv Sena or NCP taking the lead.
Amidst these internal divisions, the MVA has been holding informal meetings with the Mahayuti alliance, which includes the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP. Exit polls have projected a win for the BJP-led bloc, but the MVA has dismissed these projections as "baseless."
The alliance has claimed that it will form the government within 12 hours of the results being declared. However, the political dynamics within the MVA and the potential for post-poll alliances could make the formation of a stable government a complex task.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. What is the current status of the MVA alliance?
The MVA alliance is currently divided over the issue of who should lead the next government in Maharashtra. The Shiv Sena is staking its claim to the Chief Minister's post, while the NCP is not willing to settle for anything less than the CM's chair. The Congress remains silent on the issue.
2. What are the exit poll projections for the Maharashtra Assembly elections?
Exit polls have projected a win for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. However, the MVA has dismissed these projections as "baseless."
3. When will the Maharashtra Assembly election results be announced?
The Maharashtra Assembly election results will be announced on October 21.
4. Who is Sharad Pawar?
Sharad Pawar is a veteran Indian politician who is the current president of the Nationalist Congress Party. He has served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra three times and has held several ministerial positions at the national level.
5. What are the key issues in the Maharashtra Assembly elections?
The key issues in the Maharashtra Assembly elections include the state's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment, farmer distress, and corruption.
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