Assembly Elections 2024 | The Maharashtra Assembly polls will take place against the backdrop of a fractured political landscape in the western state where the Shiv Sena and NCP will be going up against the Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar factions, even as the BJP and Congress try to make their mark. Meanwhile, in Jharkhand, the JMM faces a new challenge after Hemant Soren's recent arrest and Champai, a longstanding party member, joining the BJP. The Haryana election resulted in a shock loss for Congress, which was looking to galvanize on the Lok Sabha poll performance, while J&K also saw the grand old party eventually stepping away from the cabinet, with Omar Abdullah's JKNC forming government. It remains to be seen if the upcoming polls help BJP cement its position further or provide a fillip to I.N.D.I.A. Check live updates and track the latest coverage, live news, in-depth opinions, and analyses only on Deccan Herald.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress of making attempts to snatch reservations meant for tribals and hand them over to its "vote bank".
Addressing an election rally in Chaibasa in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, the PM said he worships those who have been rejected by the others.
In his first rally in poll-bound Jharkhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led coalition of being an ‘alliance of infiltrators’ for allegedly supporting Bangladeshi infiltrators.
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Amid mounting pressure and criticism, the Election Commission of India on Monday ordered the removal of Rashmi Shukla as Director General of Police of Maharashtra - who has been accused of phone-tapping and misuse of office by the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi.
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday appealed to the people of Baramati to back him in the upcoming state polls, just as they made 'saheb' happy in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, referring to his uncle Sharad Pawar.
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Invoking Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Constitution at Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will launch Congress campaign in Maharashtra on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the BJP and Maha Yuti campaign in Nashik on Friday.
"Our President Droupadi Murmu, she is also a tribal woman and our Chief Minister is also a popular young tribal leader, so he has appealed to the President to intervene in this matter, what should we do in such a situation?"
"I have heard Modi ji was wandering in Jharkhand yesterday and the speech he gave here, and the promises he made, they are all false, they are 'jumlas'. He promised 2 crore jobs every year, then Amit Shah said it was an election catchphrase..." says Mallikarjun Kharge.
“This is the time of the election and every party is preparing for the same. It is important for every party to tell the reason to the public for why they should vote for you. Therefore, alliance members have gathered here. After this election, the coming government will move forward with the guarantees that we have launched today,” says Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren.
It promises to increase free monthly ration for poor to 7 kg from 5 kg, make available gas cylinders at Rs 450 in Jharkhand.
Promises 10 lakh jobs for youth, Rs 15 lakh health cover for poor.
Promises to increase reservation to 28% for STs, 12% for SCs, 27% for OBCs in Jharkhand.
Increased Monthly Support for Women: Rs 2,100
Raising monthly assistance for women from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100, alongside a plan to recruit 25,000 women into the police force to enhance safety.
Farm Loan Waiver and Expanded Shetkari Samman Yojana
Elevating annual financial assistance from Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000 for farmers and adding a 20% subsidy on the MSP.
Food and Shelter for All
Ensuring access to food and shelter for every individual in need.
Enhanced Senior Citizen Pension: Rs 2,100
Increasing the monthly pension from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100 for senior citizens.
Price Stabilization for Essential Commodities
A pledge to maintain stable prices for essential commodities throughout the state.
Employment and Educational Aid for Students
Creation of 25 lakh jobs, with a monthly tuition aid of Rs 10,000 for 10 lakh students through specialized training programs.
Pandan Roads in 45,000 Villages
Developing pandan roads to improve connectivity in rural areas across the state.
Improved Salary and Security for Anganwadi and ASHA Workers
Increasing monthly wages to Rs 15,000 and providing security coverage for Anganwadi and ASHA workers.
Focus on Solar and Renewable Energy
Reducing electricity bills by 30% by investing in solar and other renewable energy sources.
Vision Maharashtra@2029
Committed to bring about major changes within 100 days of taking office to achieve a transformative vision for Maharashtra by 2029.