Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Ajit Pawar’s party NCP releases third list; Total 49 candidates declared

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: On Sunday, Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) unveiled its third list of candidates ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. The latest additions include Vijay Singh Pandit for Gevrai constituency, Sachin Sudhakar Patil for Phaltan, Dilipaka Bunkar for NIFAD and Kashinath Dante for Parner.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: NCP (Ajit Pawar) Notable Contestants

Earlier on October 25, NCP had released the second list of its candidates. A major attraction in the lists is Sana Malik, daughter of prominent NCP leader Nawab Malik, who will contest from Anushakti Nagar constituency.

Additionally, Zeeshan Siddiqui, who joined the NCP on the same day, has been selected to contest from Bandra East. Expressing his gratitude, Siddiqui said, “It is an emotional day for me and my family. I am grateful to Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare for believing in me during these difficult times. I have received nomination from Bandra East; I am sure that with everyone’s love and support, I will definitely win Bandra East once again.

Maharashtra Assembly elections: Former BJP leader joins NCP

The NCP’s second list includes notable former BJP leaders, including Nishikant Patil for Islampur and Sanjaykaka Ramchandra Patil for Tasgaon-Kavathe Mahankal. Both joined NCP in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

Former BJP leader Nishikant Bhosale Patil commented, “I have joined NCP on the instructions of our leader Devendra Fadnavis. I had to come to NCP from BJP because Islampur assembly seat went to NCP. I will win the election from Islampur seat on NCP ticket.”

Expressing similar sentiments, Sanjaykaka Patil commented, “NCP is a part of Mahayuti. Two seats of our district including Tasgaon and Islampur went to NCP in Maharashtra elections. I had to contest elections and hence I joined NCP.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Upcoming Polling Dates

Maharashtra Assembly elections are scheduled to be held on November 20 and counting of votes in all 288 constituencies will take place on November 23. In the last assembly elections in 2019, BJP won 105 seats, Shiv Sena won 56 and Congress won 44 seats. In 2014, BJP won 122 seats, Shiv Sena 63 and Congress 42 seats.

As the election date approaches, the NCP continues to strengthen its list of candidates with the aim of securing a stronger position in the political landscape of Maharashtra.