In the ongoing Maharashtra assembly elections, the son of late politician Baba Siddique, Zeeshan Siddique, is trailing in Vandre East, Mumbai while Shiv Sena's Varun Sardesai is leading by over 5,000 votes. Siddique, who had joined the Ajit Pawar-led faction last month, had accused the Maha Vikas Aghadi of deserting him and his father after the latter was shot dead by the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The bypolls to 48 assembly seats and two parliamentary constituencies in 15 different states are also being counted and results will be declared today. Stay updated with the latest news on NDTV.com and watch live updates on the same.
Uddhav Thackeray's Political Career and the Maharashtra Assembly Elections
Uddhav Thackeray, the son of late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, has been a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics for several years. He has served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 2019 to 2022.
Background:
Uddhav Thackeray began his political career in the early 2000s as a member of the Shiv Sena, the party founded by his father. He has held various positions within the party, including President of the party's youth wing.
As Chief Minister of Maharashtra:
In 2019, following the Maharashtra assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray formed the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Indian National Congress (INC). He was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on November 28, 2019.
As Chief Minister, Uddhav Thackeray focused on policies related to agriculture, farmers' rights, and infrastructure development. He also oversaw the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Political Developments in Maharashtra:
In June 2022, a group of Shiv Sena MLAs led by Eknath Shinde rebelled against Uddhav Thackeray's leadership. This led to a political crisis in Maharashtra and eventually to the collapse of the MVA government. On June 30, 2022, Eknath Shinde was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Ongoing Maharashtra Assembly Elections:
In October 2022, the Election Commission of India announced by-elections for 48 assembly seats and two parliamentary constituencies in Maharashtra. The counting of votes for these by-elections is currently underway, and the results are expected to be declared on November 3.
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