The date of voting for the assembly elections in Maharashtra is coming closer. Now less than 20 days are left for the voting. In such a situation, the rhetoric between political parties against each other has also intensified. Now Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has targeted Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray. Sanjay Raut has said that Raj Thackeray is praising the BJP only because he is worried about his son Amit Thackeray.

What did Sanjay Raut say?

Sanjay Raut on Thursday targeted MNS chief Raj Thackeray and said that the mentality of a person whose son is contesting elections can be understood. The person who once used to say that the BJP should be driven out of Maharashtra and Amit Shah and Narendra Modi should not be allowed to enter the state is today praising the BJP. Sanjay Raut said that Raj Thackeray knows that the (next) Chief Minister of Maharashtra will be from Maha Vikas Aghadi.

What did Raj Thackeray say?

In fact, Raj Thackeray had said in an interview with a private channel that after the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra, the Chief Minister will be from BJP. Raj Thackeray had also said that after the elections, BJP and MNS will come together. In the assembly elections, Raj Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray is a candidate from the Mahim seat of Mumbai. He is contesting elections for the first time. BJP has announced to support of Amit Thackeray.

When are the elections?

In Maharashtra, voting will be held in a single phase for all 288 assembly seats on November 20. The election results will be declared on November 23. Read the complete schedule of the election ahead -:

• Date of issue of election notification- 22.10.2024 (Tuesday)
• Last date for nomination- 29.10.2024 (Tuesday)
• Date for scrutiny of nominations- 30.10.2024 (Wednesday)
• Last date for withdrawal of candidature- 04.11.2024 (Monday)
• Voting date- 20.11.2024 (Wednesday)
• Counting date- 23.11.2024 (Saturday)