NewsPhotos In Pics- Political Dynasty Secure BJP Tickets For Maharashtra Polls

In Pics- Political Dynasty Secure BJP Tickets For Maharashtra Polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced its first list of 99 candidates for the Maharashtra assembly elections which is scheduled to be held on November 20. The saffron party released a list repeating most of the incumbents and giving tickets to family members of several party leaders. Among the prominent names, 10 ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

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Updated:Oct 21, 2024, 07:24 PM IST

Shankar Jagtap

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MLA Ashiwini Jagtap has been replaced by her brother-in-law, Shankar Jagtap, as the party candidate for the upcoming elections from Chinchwad, reflecting a significant shift in local representation.

Pratibha Pachpute

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For the upcoming Assembly polls in Maharashtra, Pratibha Pachpute, wife of sitting MLA Babanrao Pachpute, has received a ticket to contest from Shrigonda in Ahmednagar.

Amol Jawale

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Amol Jawale, son of former BJP MP Haribhau Jawale, has been announced as the candidate for the Raver seat in Jalgaon district for the upcoming elections. (Image: X)

Sreejaya Chavan

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Sreejaya is the daughter of former Chief Minister and Congress defector Ashok Chavan. In the BJP's first list of 99 candidates, 13 are women, including Shweta Mahale (Chikhali), Shrijaya Ashok Chavan (Bhoyar), Meghana Bordikar (Jintur), and Sulabha Gaikwad (Kalyan East). (Image: ANI)