Maharashtra Elections 2024: Who Will Rule the State?

Small Parties and Independents: The Game-Changers

24+ seats are crucial for independents and small parties like Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi and AIMIM. In 2019, independents made a significant impact by winning 13 seats.

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Congress vs. BJP: The 65 Seats That Matter

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