00:00In today's episode of Poll Rap, we bring you the latest developments from the heart
00:16of election battlegrounds.
00:18Today, we will delve into the crucial updates from the upcoming Maharashtra and Jharkhand
00:23Assembly elections for 2024.
00:25We will cover the latest candidate announcements, party strategies and the political landscape
00:31shaping these vital elections.
00:35Let's begin with Maharashtra.
00:37The political heat is rising as the Shiv Sena has released its first list of 45 candidates
00:43nominating Chief Minister Eknath Shinde from Kopri Panchpakhadi in Thane city and more
00:50than half a dozen cabinet members from their respective seats.
00:54This move comes as the party looks to solidify its position ahead of the polls.
01:00With this, the Shiv Sena has become the second major political party to release its list
01:05of candidates for the state assembly polls.
01:08Its ally, BGP, released a list of 99 candidates on last Sunday.
01:13The party's decision to field such a diverse lineup indicates its strategy to appeal to
01:19various voter demographics across the state.
01:23Additionally, discussions are underway regarding alliances and seat-sharing arrangements.
01:28The political atmosphere is charged as rival parties are ramping up their campaign efforts.
01:35Expect to see intensified rallies and promotional activities in the coming weeks as parties
01:41aims to connect with the electorate before polling day.
01:48Moving on to Jharkhand, the political scenario is equally dynamic.
01:52The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, JMM, has announced its first list of 35 candidates with Chief
01:57Minister Hemant Soren fielded from Barhet, a move that underscores his commitment to
02:03securing a stronghold in his constituency.
02:06This announcement is a pivotal step as the JMM gears up to showcase its governance record
02:12and appeal to the voters.
02:14Of the 35 JMM nominees, Basant Soren, the incumbent Chief Minister brother, will contest
02:20from Dumka, Jharkhand Assembly Speaker Rabindranath Mehto from Nala, Minister Mithilesh Thakur
02:27from Garwa, Sonu Sudhviya from Giridi and Baby Devi from Dumri.
02:32The opposition parties are also preparing their strategies aiming to capitalise on any
02:37discontent among the electorate.
02:39With the stakes high, both JMM and its rivals are set to engage in an intense battle for
02:45voter support as the election draws closer.
02:51Coming to Wayanad, today, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi filed her nomination from
02:56Wayanad, Kerala, a seat which his brother won in 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
03:02However, as Rahul opted for Rai Bareilly, Wayanad was left vacant.
03:07And so, the next Gandhi is heading to take the chair.
03:11She was accompanied by his brother Rahul Gandhi and mother Sonia Gandhi during the nomination.
03:18As the countdown to the 2024 Assembly election in Maharashtra and Jharkhand continues, the
03:24political landscape is evolving rapidly.
03:27Candidates' announcements, party strategies and voter outreach initiatives are at the
03:32forefront of this electoral battle.
03:35Stay tuned with One India for more such updates and insights as we navigate through this election
03:41season.
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