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In a significant move ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance is gearing up to announce a series of welfare guarantees aimed at strengthening its position.

In recent political developments, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi voiced strong criticism against Sunil Raut’s recent remarks, calling them both sexist and indicative of a larger issue of misogyny. Raut, who used the term "Bali ka Bakra" (meaning “sacrificial goat”) in reference to a female political candidate, has faced backlash for what many have interpreted as a disparaging comment.

Bawankule’s statement comes as the last date for withdrawal of nominations expired on Monday.

As the Assembly elections approach, both Maharashtra and Jharkhand are witnessing an intense political climate, with major parties ramping up their campaigns to capture voter attention. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress are particularly active, deploying their high-profile leaders to rally support across the states.

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, leading the BJP's campaign for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, dismissed any notion of rivalry among Mahayuti partners over the chief ministerial position.

The end of the process to withdraw nominations for Maharashtra assembly polls on Monday left the Congress in despair in Kolhapur North seat after its candidate Madhurima Raje Chhatrapati withdrew, while the BJP managed to convince Gopal Shetty to opt out from Mumbai's Borivali.

The Parivartan Mahashakti, an alliance of non-Mahayuti and non-MVA parties, on Monday said it is contesting from 121 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections.

The Congress is optimistic about securing a decisive mandate in Jharkhand and Maharashtra but remains wary of any potential "last-minute mischief" from the BJP, similar to what occurred in Haryana, says senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. He added that the party is "extra watchful" to prevent any manipulation in these crucial elections.

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, who earlier announced he would support 10 to 15 candidates in the November 20 Maharashtra Assembly election, made a U-turn today, stating he will not participate in the polls.

During the rallies for candidates Mangesh Kudalkar (Kurla) and Murji Patel (Andheri East), Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde highlighted the welfare and development oriented work of the ruling Mahayuti, while alleging the previous Uddhav Thackeray government was about "hafta vasooli" (extortion).

Mumbai’s Mahim constituency is set to see a tense three-way contest in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, as Raj Thackeray’s son, Amit Thackeray, enters the political arena.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will begin his assembly election campaign in Mumbai on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj on Sunday. According to party insiders, Shinde is expected to address two campaign rallies on the same day.