Ajit Pawar predicts Maharashtra assembly election results for Mahayuti alliance

Ajit Pawar is an MLA from the Baramati constituency since 1991, and is pitted against his nephew Yugendra Pawar in this assembly election.

Published on: Nov 11, 2024, 14:48:51 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Monday predicted that the ruling Mahayuti alliance will win more than 175 seats in the upcoming assembly elections.

Besides Ajit Pawar's NCP, the Mahayuti alliance comprises Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and chief minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.

Chief minister Eknath Shinde, along with deputy chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

“Mahyuti will get more than 175 seats and in Baramati I will win with a margin of more than one lakh votes,” ANI quoted Pawar as saying in Baramati.

ALSO READ: Wary of backlash, Ajit-led NCP wants no personal attacks on Sharad Pawar

Pawar toured Baramati where he met villagers and addressed their issues. The NCP chief has been an MLA from the Baramati constituency since 1991, and is pitted against his nephew Yugendra Pawar, who is making his electoral debut in the assembly polls.

Yugendra Pawar is in the fray as a candidate for the NCP(SP), which is led by his grand-uncle Sharad Pawar. The NCP(SP), along with Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT), forms the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition.

ALSO READ: Maharashtra polls: Our fight with Ajit Pawar is an ideological one, Supriya Sule tells HT

Ajit Pawar-led NCP manifesto

On November 6, the NCP unveiled its manifesto for the Maharashtra elections, promising to raise the amount of Ladki Bahin scheme's monthly financial assistance to ₹2,100 from the present ₹1,500.

For farmers, the party promised to raise the Shetkari Sanman Nidhi scheme amount from ₹12,000 to ₹15,000 per year.

“We will present the New Maharashtra Vision within 100 days of government formation,” PTI quoted Ajit Pawar.

ALSO READ: From where is MVA going to get the money to implement ‘Panchsutri’: Ajit Pawar

The party's other promises include a commitment to create 2.5 million jobs and provide monthly stipends of ₹10,000 to 1 million students through training.

It also promises ₹15,000 monthly salary for Anganwadi and ASHA workers, to reduce electricity bills by 30 per cent while prioritising solar and renewable energy.

Elections to the 288-member Maharashtra assembly will be held on November 20. The counting of votes will take place on November 23.

In the 2019 Maharashtra assembly elections, the BJP won 105 seats, Shiv Sena secured 56, and Congress 44. In 2014, the BJP won 122 seats, Shiv Sena 63, and Congress 42.

(With PTI, ANI inputs)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Follow India news real-time updates and the latest news covered on Hindustan Times, featuring today's critical updates on Sonam Wangchuk LIVE and more across India.