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Big Setbacks In Maharashtra Assembly Election Results

The Mahayuti alliance won the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections decisively, overpowering the Maha Vikas Aghadi in a contest that fell short of the pre-election excitement. Trends firmly favored the ruling coalition, and the gap between the two camps widened steadily as the day progressed.

The results brought a mix of significant victories and setbacks. While prominent leaders of the Mahayuti alliance solidified their positions as major political players, others faced substantial blows to their reputations and political standing. Here’s a closer look at some of the notable political setbacks.

Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray suffered a significant reputational blow, arguably even more damaging than his political defeat. The electorate delivered a clear and resounding rejection of the Sena-UBT leader, who had been battling not just for power but for survival in Maharashtra’s evolving political landscape.

The loss undermines Thackeray’s claim to the “true” legacy of the Shiv Sena, leaving his prospects for a political revival uncertain. Whether he can rebuild his position in the coming years remains a subject of speculation.

Political and reputational blow for Sharad Pawar in Maharashtra

Sharad Pawar faced a similarly devastating defeat, both politically and reputationally. Voters dismissed his attempt to reclaim the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) legacy, which had been wrested away by his nephew, Ajit Pawar, during the party’s internal rebellion and subsequent split.

What exacerbates the setback is the performance of Ajit Pawar’s faction, which outshone Sharad Pawar’s group by a significant margin. For a leader of Sharad Pawar’s stature, this marked a sharp decline, especially considering the respectable performance of his faction during the 2024 general elections earlier in the year.

Congress Party in Maharashtra

The Congress party’s struggles persisted, as it once again failed to leave a meaningful mark in Maharashtra. Coming off a disappointing performance in Haryana, the party’s poor electoral record continued in this key state.

Rahul Gandhi, as the Congress party’s most visible leader, also failed to make an impression in the Maharashtra elections, adding yet another disappointment to his electoral track record.

This defeat is likely to sting more acutely given the context: the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faced significant anti-incumbency sentiment in Maharashtra. Despite these challenges for the BJP, the Congress was unable to capitalize on the opportunity, reflecting ongoing issues within the party’s strategy and leadership.

Read More: Who is Atul Limaye? RSS Leader And Mastermind Behind The Mahayuti Victory In Maharashtra

Zubair Amin

Zubair Amin is a Senior Content Producer at NewsX. He produces multimedia content about world affairs, international relations and India's foreign relations. He tweets at @zubaiyramin

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