Maharashtra assembly election likely in second week of November: Eknath Shinde

Polls will preferably be held in two phases, he says

Updated - September 15, 2024 09:16 pm IST - Mumbai

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde. | Photo Credit: PTI

Dropping hints about the upcoming Assembly elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday (September 15, 2024) told press persons at his residence ‘Varsha’ that it would likely be held in the second week of November and preferably in two phases.

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“Elections are likely to be held in the second week of November. A two-phase election would be preferable. Merit and a good strike rate will be the criteria for seat-sharing among the Mahayuti allies. The seat-sharing will be finalised in the coming 8 to 10 days,” he said.

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