Maharashtra, boasting 48 Lok Sabha seats, ranks as the second most influential state in the lower house of Parliament after Uttar Pradesh. Renowned for its economic strength, cultural richness, and historical importance, Maharashtra significantly influences the nation’s political scene.The state has seen tumultous politics in the past two years with the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party both being broken up and facing a struggle to prove their authenticity, with factions of both eventually moving towards the BJP-alliance in the state.

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election 2024: Phases

Despite having 48 Lok Sabha seats, Maharashtra’s elections will be conducted in five phases, following the trend of previous elections.

Phase 1: April 19

  • All
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Maharashtra
  • Tamil Nadu
  • West Bengal
  • Bihar
  • Karnataka
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Telangana
  • Kerala
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Rajasthan
  • Delhi
  • Other States

Ramtek, Nagpur, Bhandara-Gondia, Gadchiroli-Chimur and Chandrapur

Phase 2: April 26

Buldhana, Akola, Amravati, Wardha, Yavatmal Washim, Hingoli, Nanded, ParbhaniPhase 3: May 7
Raigad, Baramati, Osmanabad, Latur, Solapur, Madha, Sangli, Satara, Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Kolhapur and Hatkanangle.

Phase 4: May 13
Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Raver, Jalna, Aurangabad, Maval, Pune, Shirur, Ahmednagar, Shirdi and Beed

Phase 5: May 20
Mumbai North, Mumbai North-West, Mumbai North-East, Mumbai North-Central, Mumbai South-Central, Mumbai South, Dhule, Dindori, Nashik, Palghar, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Thane.



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