The regional politics in Maharashtra has been a subject of interest for many years, with various parties vying for power. In recent years, the state has seen a significant shift in the political landscape, with the rise of new parties and alliances. According to a survey conducted by the Maharashatra State Election Commission, the voter turnout in the 2019 assembly elections was 63.7%, with 6.43 crore voters casting their ballots.

The survey also revealed that the average age of voters in Maharashtra is 37 years, with 55% of voters being male and 45% being female. The ruling party in the state, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been facing stiff competition from the opposition parties, particularly the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Indian National Congress (INC). The Shiv Sena, a regional party, has also been a significant player in the state’s politics.

In terms of demographics, Maharashtra has a population of 11.23 crore people, with 45% of the population living in urban areas. The state has 288 assembly seats, with 29 seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and 25 seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs). The current government in the state is led by the BJP, with Devendra Fadnavis as the Chief Minister. However, the party faces significant challenges, including the issue of farmer suicides, which has been a major concern for the state.

According to official data, 12,021 farmers committed suicide in Maharashtra between 2015 and 2019. The government has implemented several measures to address the issue, including the launch of the ‘Jalyukt Shivar’ scheme, which aims to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019. Despite these efforts, the opposition parties have been critical of the government’s handling of the issue.

The NCP, led by Sharad Pawar, has been particularly vocal in its criticism, with Pawar stating that the government has failed to provide adequate support to farmers. The INC, led by Ashok Chavan, has also been critical of the government, with Chavan stating that the party will provide a loan waiver to farmers if it comes to power. The Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav Thackeray, has also been critical of the government, with Thackeray stating that the party will provide a minimum support price to farmers.

The regional politics in Maharashtra is expected to heat up in the coming months, with the assembly elections scheduled to take place in 2024. The elections are expected to be closely contested, with all major parties vying for power. According to a survey conducted by the India Today Group, 42% of voters in Maharashtra prefer the BJP, while 26% prefer the NCP and 16% prefer the INC.

The survey also revealed that 60% of voters are satisfied with the current government, while 31% are dissatisfied. The regional politics in Maharashtra is a complex and dynamic landscape, with various parties and alliances vying for power. The state’s demographics, including its population and voter turnout, play a significant role in shaping the political landscape.

The government’s handling of key issues, such as farmer suicides, will also be a major factor in the upcoming elections. As the elections approach, it will be interesting to see how the parties campaign and which issues they prioritize.