Election Commission Likely to Announce Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly Election Dates Today

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to declare the dates for the Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand today. These announcements will mark the official start of the election process in both states, setting the stage for political parties to intensify their campaigns.

In Maharashtra, the ruling coalition between the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), BJP, and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) will be facing a strong challenge from the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, consisting of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction). Meanwhile, in Jharkhand, the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) will be looking to retain power against opposition from the BJP and other regional players.

Both states are key battlegrounds, with a lot at stake for the ruling and opposition parties. The election dates will determine the schedule for the nomination process, campaigning, and voting across constituencies.

The political atmosphere in both Maharashtra and Jharkhand is likely to heat up significantly following this announcement, as parties gear up to finalize their strategies.