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The Hindu is hosting its inaugural election conclave, ‘Poll Arena,’ on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Mumbai’s Y.B. Chavan Centre. The event will focus on key issues pertaining to the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election. Topics to be discussed include the ongoing battle for legacy between the Shiv Sena and NCP. The question of who will be the next Chief Minister, the influence of the Haryana elections. Internal conflicts within both the Mahayuti (BJP-led alliance) and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena alliance).

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‘Poll Arena’ will feature prominent political figures from both major coalitions. Among the guest speakers are Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde, NCP leader Praful Patel, Congress Maharashtra President Nana Patole, Aaditya Thackeray from Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, representing the Congress party.

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Poll Arena to Discuss Leadership and Election Dynamics in Maharashtra

The discussions at the conclave will provide insights into the critical issues shaping the political landscape in Maharashtra. With the battle for leadership heating up within both alliances, the event will delve into the intricacies of the Shiv Sena and NCP’s legacy conflicts, the potential candidates for the Chief Minister’s position, and the broader political implications of recent elections in neighboring Haryana.

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Additionally, the conclave will highlight the internal struggles within the Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi, which have been marked by a mix of cooperation and tension among their respective parties. ‘Poll Arena’ aims to bring together key political voices and offer an in-depth analysis of the ongoing election dynamics in Maharashtra, providing a platform for critical discussions ahead of the state assembly elections.

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