MUMBAI: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress would possibly contest 20 seats every in Maharashtra in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections this yr.
Addressing the media persons here on Friday, NCP chief Praful Patel mentioned, "Of the total 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, both NCP and Congress may possibly contest on 20 seats each in the Lok Sabha elections. The remaining eight seats will be allotted to others allies."
He further mentioned that the main purpose of the alliance is to defeat the BJP and Shiv Sena in the 2019 polls.
Patel mentioned that NCP leader Sharad Pawar will play a key position in "Grand Alliance" (Mahagathbandhan) and can campaign anyplace required.
He, on the other hand, disregarded the potential of any communicate or settlement with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
During 2014 general elections, the Rahul Gandhi-led Congress had fielded political contenders for 27 constituencies in Maharashtra, while the Pawar-led NCP had contested on 21 seats
Addressing the media persons here on Friday, NCP chief Praful Patel mentioned, "Of the total 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, both NCP and Congress may possibly contest on 20 seats each in the Lok Sabha elections. The remaining eight seats will be allotted to others allies."
He further mentioned that the main purpose of the alliance is to defeat the BJP and Shiv Sena in the 2019 polls.
Patel mentioned that NCP leader Sharad Pawar will play a key position in "Grand Alliance" (Mahagathbandhan) and can campaign anyplace required.
He, on the other hand, disregarded the potential of any communicate or settlement with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
During 2014 general elections, the Rahul Gandhi-led Congress had fielded political contenders for 27 constituencies in Maharashtra, while the Pawar-led NCP had contested on 21 seats
2019 polls: NCP, Congress likely to contest 20 seats each in Maharashtra
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