- Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance to jointly contest Maharashtra Assembly polls:
NCP founder Sharad Pawar announced on June 30 that the Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) and Congress will fight the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections together as part of the MVA alliance. Seat-sharing talks are expected to begin soon - Results of Maharashtra Legislative Council elections to be announced:
The results of the Maharashtra Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council) elections for four constituencies – Mumbai Graduates, Konkan Graduates, Mumbai Teachers, and Nashik Teachers – which were held on June 26, are set to be announced today (July 1, 2024) . - Monsoon session of Maharashtra Assembly underway:
The monsoon session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly is currently in progress, with today (July 1, 2024) being the fourth day of the session. - Speculation about potential defections ahead of Assembly polls:
There are rumors of possible defections, including several MLAs from Ajit Pawar’s camp potentially switching to Sharad Pawar’s party ahead of the Assembly elections . - Friction within ruling Mahayuti alliance:
Recent statements by NCP leader Amol Mitkari have hinted at possible tensions within the ruling Mahayuti alliance, suggesting that the allies (BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP) might contest the upcoming Assembly elections independently if seat-sharing disagreements persist .
These news items reflect the current political dynamics and preparations for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, which are expected to be held later this year, likely in October or November 2024.
