Key Points
- Ajit Pawar promised 10% seat for minorities after Fadnavis’s “vote jihad” line.
- NCP’s got its eyes on a few constituencies for Muslim candidates.
- Fadnavis says “vote jihad” swayed the Lok Sabha election results.
- Opposition leaders are calling out Fadnavis’s comments as just a political stunt.
- Maharashtra Assembly elections are around the corner, expected in November-December.
Looma News
Things are getting wild in Maharashtra politics! After Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis threw around “vote jihad” about the recent Lok Sabha elections, Ajit Pawar from the NCP stepped up with a promise to reserve 10% of the seats for minority candidates in the upcoming Assembly elections. It’s a bold move, especially with all the tension in the air!
Political Maneuvering
Pawar’s NCP is making some strategic plays, eyeing key constituencies like Anushakti Nagar and Bandra East, aiming to put Muslim candidates in the spotlight. This is happening right in the middle of seat-sharing talks with the Mahayuti alliance, which includes the BJP and Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena.
Responding to Controversy
Now, about that “vote jihad” comment. Fadnavis claims it was obvious in 14 constituencies during the Lok Sabha elections, where the MVA scored 30 seats. He pointed to Dhule as a standout example, where a big turnout in Malegaon Central supposedly swung the election against the BJP. It’s a total political firestorm!
Backlash and Critique
Not everyone is vibing with Fadnavis’s remarks. Congress president Nana Patole called him out, reminding him about the Muslim warriors in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s army, suggesting he should apologize. Vijay Wadettiwar from the opposition thinks Fadnavis’s claims are just political theatrics to distract the voters.
With the Maharashtra Assembly elections coming up, it looks like this drama is just getting started. Accusations are flying, alliances are shifting, and voters are in for a wild ride come November-December.
