Maharashtra, which has 48 Lok Sabha seats, ranks second only to Uttar Pradesh (80). In the 2019 elections, the BJP excelled, securing 23 out of 25 seats in alliance with the Shiv Sena, which won 18. The current scenario is intricate due to the Shiv Sena s split. Similarly, the NCP is divided, with a sizable faction siding with Ajit Pawar in alliance with the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition, while Sharad Pawar aligns with the Opposition.
Pawar claimed those in power have no affection for farmers and gave examples of decisions like ban of export of some of the agriculture produce, including onions
Executive president of city unit of NCP faction led by Ajit Pawar, Pradeep Deshmukh, said the court decision to hold bye-elections immediately is good and all political parties should always be ready for any elections.