Maharashtra Assembly Elections Face Tensions Ahead

Ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar met Union Home Minister Amit Shah amidst tensions within the ruling Mahayuti alliance, with unresolved seat-sharing arrangements and criticisms from Shiv Sena leaders about the NCP. In Haryana, former Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala faces challenges in re-election as his party, JJP, dealt with backlash for its lack of support during farmer protests. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing its first assembly elections post-Article 370 abrogation, with significant voter turnout and discussions around local grievances. Veteran National Conference leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi is active in campaigning for former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, addressing land rights and job concerns. National Conference candidate Ajay Sadhotra expresses confidence in a shift towards the INDIA Alliance, suggesting a desire for change among voters after a decade of BJP governance.