Amey Tirodkar Special Correspondent

Amey works with Frontline’s Mumbai Bureau.

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A woman voter shows her inked finger after casting her vote for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election, at a polling station in Nagpur on November 20. The 2024 Assembly election has been perhaps the worst ever when it comes to communal propaganda in the State’s history.

Maharashtra’s ‘communal election’: Will it have a long-term social impact?

The 2024 Assembly election campaign unleashed a barrage of religious propaganda that could permanently damage the State’s cherished social harmony.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during an election campaign in favour of Mahayuti candidate Rajesh Khandare ahead of Assembly polls, in Mumbai, on November 2024.

Subdued campaign, sharp divisions: Maharashtra’s electoral battle over jobs, caste, and ‘betrayal’

The BJP shifts from attacking state leaders to welfare promises, while MVA counters with jobs and industry exodus to Gujarat.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray addresses a public meeting in support of party candidate Eknath Pawar for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election, at Loha in Nanded district of Maharashtra.

They are trying to change the identity of Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray

BJP is afraid of losing, says the former Chief Minister, adding that their new slogan, ‘Ek Hai to Safe Hai’, seeks to settle their internal issues.

Ajit Pawar says there is “absolutely” no chance of him rejoining his uncle Sharad Pawar in the future.

We are opposing vote jehad: Ajit Pawar

The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister says Narendra Modi’s “ek hai toh safe hai” is the motto of the Central government.

Pankaja Munde in 2019. The senior BJP leader attributed her defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha election to the prevalence of a fake narrative.

No need for ‘Batenge toh Katenge’ narrative in Maharashtra, focus should be on development: Pankaja Munde

The senior BJP leader and MLC says the “fake narrative” that worked in MVA’s favour during the Lok Sabha election will not sway voters.

BJP supporters during Deputy Chief Minister and Nagpur South-West seat candidate Devendra Fadnavis’ road show in Nagpur on November 5.

BJP returns to Ma-Dha-Va formula as Maratha-OBC polarisation threatens its Assembly prospects

The party is working hard to consolidate non-Maratha Hindu vote in its favour, using the same social engineering formula it employed in the 1980s.

Maharashtra’s farmers are trapped in a vicious circle of loans and falling income.

In Maharashtra election, it is caste over crops

Soyabean sells Rs.700 below MSP and crops rot in unseasonal rain, but farmers seem to vote for their identity first. What’s gone wrong?

A nine-term MLA from Sangamner, Thorat provides unique insights into four decades of Maharashtra politics.

Balasaheb Thorat: This Battle is for Maharashtra’s Soul | Frontline Exclusive Interview

The MLA speaks about Maharashtra’s political shift, the 2024 Assembly election, MVA vs Mahayuti, and major State issues.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar challenges BJP’s welfare-driven campaign, citing ground reports of inflation nullifying cash benefits among women voters and widespread discontent among cotton and soyabean farmers.

I am sure people want change: Sharad Pawar

The veteran politician says while welfare schemes of the Mahayuti government may have had some impact, rising inflation negates all those benefits.

Balasaheb Thorat speaks to the media in Mumbai on October 26.

This battle is for the soul of Maharashtra: Balasaheb Thorat

Congress leader slams BJP’s “graceless manoeuvrings”, says MVA will secure 180 seats, and argues welfare schemes cannot save an “illegal” government.

The MP says that the people of Maharashtra know that the Mahayuti government won’t provide employment opportunities.

Mumbai is being looted under the BJP’s rule: Varsha Gaikwad

Congress’ Mumbai chief accuses the BJP of weakening the city’s economic might, says shift of key industries to Gujarat part of systematic plan.

NCP’s Maharashtra chief predicts a major political shift in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. He discusses issues such as Maratha reservations, Mumbai’s growth, farmer welfare, and changing political alliances.

‘Absolute Majority for Mahayuti’-Sunil Tatkare Exclusive Interview | Maharashtra Politics 2024

Despite challenges, NCP’s Maharashtra unit chief and Raigad Lok Sabha MP predicts the Mahayuti’s electoral success in Maharashtra.

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