Maharashtra Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key candidates and constituencies

NCP leader Ajit Pawar

Several key candidates are in the fray across 48 constituencies of Maharashtra in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Maharashtra has the second-highest number of Lok Sabha seats. Out of the 543 seats for which the election will be conducted this year, Maharashtra has 48, the second-highest after Uttar Pradesh which has 80.

Here's a list of key candidates and constituencies in Maharashtra:

Mumbai North: This constituency is crucial with Piyush Goyal (BJP) making his electoral debut against actor-politician Bhushan Patil.Mumbai South-Central: Incumbent MP Rahul Shewale (Shiv Sena) faces a significant challenge, making it a high-stakes seat.Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari (BJP) is defending his seat in this BJP stronghold, which is always a high-profile battle.Nashik: A key battleground with Rajabhau Waje (Shiv Sena UBT) versus Hemant Godse (Shiv Sena), reflecting intra-party rivalry.Aurangabad: Sandipanrao Bhumre (Shiv Sena) is up against Chandrakant Khaire (Shiv Sena UBT), another seat witnessing internal party conflict.Pune: Known for its educated electorate, Pune is a significant urban seat with intense competition expected.Baramati: Supriya Sule (NCP) will be defending her family stronghold, which has been a focal point in past elections. She is contesting against her sister-in-law and Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar, making it a family fued.Solapur: Another key constituency with a high-stakes contest between BJP and Congress candidates, reflective of broader state-level dynamics.Nanded: Prataprao Chikhalikar (BJP) versus Vasantrao Chavan (INC) in this seat, which has historical significance for Congress.