Mumbai: Voting for the assembly elections has started in Maharashtra. The election campaign in the state was almost peaceful. Additional Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Maharashtra, Dilip Shinde said that during the model code of conduct in the state, the Election Commission has seized Rs 142 crore. Not only this, but state 975 illegal parts have also been recovered. For information, let us know that the model code of conduct came into force after the Election Commission announced the dates of assembly elections in the state on 21 September last.
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There are 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra on which the main contest is between BJP-Shiv Sena alliance and Congress-NCP. After the alliance with Shiv Sena, BJP is contesting 150 seats in the state while Shiv Sena has fielded candidates for 124 seats. Regional issues are discussed in Maharashtra elections. Issues such as drought and the PMC bank scandal are at the centre of discussion in the state.
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On Saturday, the last day of campaigning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held rallies in Rewari and Sirsa in Haryana, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed public meetings in Maharashtra. Not only this, but Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also did a roadshow in Nagpur. On the other hand, Sharad Pawar, the head of the National Congress Party, addressed the election rally in Satara. Security arrangements are in place in the states in view of elections. The counting of votes will take place on October 24.
