Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase-5 Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan, Nashik on May 20; Key candidates and other details

Maharashtra, boasting 48 Lok Sabha seats, ranks as the second most influential state in the lower house of Parliament after Uttar Pradesh. As Maharashtra, India's influential state, prepares for the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, political excitement escalates statewide. Renowned for its economic strength, cultural richness, and historical importance, Maharashtra significantly influences the nation's political scene. Here's an extensive look at the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra for Phase 5.

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections Phase 5: Key Contests

Voting for 13 out of Maharashtra's 48 Lok Sabha constituencies is scheduled for Monday.In light of the shifting political landscape, all parties, notably Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP), emphasized their party symbols to avoid confusion among voters on the decisive Monday.

Dhule: BJP's Subhash Ramrao Bhamre faces Congress's Shobha Dinesh Bachhav.

Dindori: BJP's Union Minister Bharati Pravin Pawar competes against NCP's Bhaskar Bhagare.

Nashik: Shiv Sena's Rajabhau Waje confronts Shiv Sena's Godse Hemant Tukaram.

Palghar: BJP's Hemant Vishnu Savara challenges Shiv Sena's Bharti Kamadi.

Bhiwandi: BJP's Kapil Moreshwar Patil faces NCP's Suresh Mhatre.

Kalyan: Shiv Sena's Vaishali Darekar competes against Shiv Sena's Shrikant Eknath Shinde.

Thane: Shiv Sena's Rajan Vichare faces Shiv Sena's Naresh Mhaske.

Mumbai North: BJP's Union Minister Piyush Goyal contests against Congress's Bhushan Patil.

Mumbai North-West: Shiv Sena's Amol Kirtikar competes against Shiv Sena's Ravindra Dattaram Waikar.

Mumbai North-East: BJP's Mihir Kotecha challenges Shiv Sena's Sanjaydina Patil.

Mumbai North-Central: BJP's Ujwal Nikam confronts Congress's Gaikwad Varsha Eknath.

Mumbai South-Central: Shiv Sena's Anil Desai competes against Shiv Sena's Rahul Shewale.

Mumbai South: Shiv Sena's Arvind Ganpat Sawant faces Shiv Sena's Yamini Yashwant Jadhav.

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election 2024: Phases

Despite having 48 Lok Sabha seats, Maharashtra's elections will be conducted in five phases, following the trend of previous elections.

Phase 1: April 19
Ramtek, Nagpur, Bhandara-Gondia, Gadchiroli-Chimur and Chandrapur

Phase 2: April 26
Buldhana, Akola, Amravati, Wardha, Yavatmal Washim, Hingoli, Nanded, Parbhani

Phase 3: May 7
Raigad, Baramati, Osmanabad, Latur, Solapur, Madha, Sangli, Satara, Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Kolhapur and Hatkanangle.

Phase 4: May 13
Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Raver, Jalna, Aurangabad, Maval, Pune, Shirur, Ahmednagar, Shirdi and Beed

Phase 5: May 20
Mumbai North, Mumbai North-West, Mumbai North-East, Mumbai North-Central, Mumbai South-Central, Mumbai South, Dhule, Dindori, Nashik, Palghar, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Thane.

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections: No Clear Trend

Unlike previous elections, there isn't a clear trend favoring any particular side in Maharashtra. Each seat is witnessing a tough fight, influenced by various factors such as local issues, community ties, family connections, and personal interests. What was initially thought to be a simple battle between two groups has evolved into a multifaceted contest, reflecting the diverse socio-political fabric of the state.

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections: 2019 result

The 2019 elections saw a mix of victories for various parties across Maharashtra, with BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress securing several seats.