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As the political battlegrounds of Maharashtra and Jharkhand heat up, the stage is set for dramatic showdowns. From surveys predicting close contests in Maharashtra to the rise of Tiger Jairam Mahto in Jharkhand, this election season promises surprises and high-stakes battles. Dive into our poll wrap for the latest updates and insights into these crucial state elections.

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00:00With Maharashtra and Jharkhand at the centre of India's electoral storm, the stakes could
00:15not be higher.
00:16Maharashtra is grappling with a traditional face-off packed with fury campaigns, while
00:21in Jharkhand, a new political face is shaking up the established narrative.
00:25Let's explore how these contests are shaping up just days before the polls.
00:34As Maharashtra heads to polls on November 20, contrasting surveys are setting up a cliffhanger
00:39battle.
00:40According to LokPol, the Mahavikas Agadi MVA could seize power with 151-162 seats, eclipsing
00:47the ruling Mahayudhi-predicted 115-128 seats.
00:52The MVA is also estimated to gain a vote share of 43-46% ahead of Mahayudhi's 37-40%.
00:59However, a Mattress survey flips the script, projecting the Mahayudhi retaining power with
01:05145-165 seats and a commanding 47% of vote share against the MVA's 41%.
01:14The last five years, Maharashtra has witnessed three chief ministers, Devendra Fadnavis,
01:18Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde, reflecting the state's political upheaval.
01:23This election pits the BJP-led Mahayudhi, which includes factions of Shiv Sena and NCP,
01:29against the MVA alliance of Shiv Sena UBT, Congress and NCP, Sharad Pawar.
01:34From Union Minister Amit Shah fury rhetoric farming the election as a choice between Shivaji's
01:40Maharaj's vision and Aurangzeb's legacy to Rahul Gandhi accusing the BJP of destabilising
01:46governance.
01:47The campaigns have been nothing short of dramatic, with a decisive mandate to be revealed on
01:52November 23.
01:54All eyes are on whether Maharashtra will witness continuity or a change.
02:02As Jharkhand gears up for its second phase of polling on November 20, the emergence of
02:07a 30-year-old Jairam Mahato, popularly known as Tiger Jairam, is reshaping political narratives.
02:13His Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Modsha, JKLM, just three months old, has fielded candidates
02:20in 73 out of 81 constituencies.
02:24Mahato's appeal among the Kudmi Mahato community, which constitute 15-22% of the state's population,
02:31is drawing significant attention.
02:33While analysts predict that JLKM might not win many seats, it could chip away at the
02:40vote bases of established parties like the JMM, BJP, Congress, and ATSU.
02:46From opposing non-Jharkhandi languages in exams to advocating for tribal rights and
02:50employment based on 1932 Khatiyan records, Mahato has centred his campaign on Jharkhandi
02:57identity and anti-corruption measures.
02:59His candidacy from Dumri and Burmu constituencies symbolises his confidence in grassroots support.
03:07Despite Mahato's disruptive potential, the primary contest remains between the JMM-led
03:12India bloc and the BJP-led NDA, with both alliances vying for tribal and rural votes.
03:20Two states, two stories of political tension and transformation.
03:26While Maharashtra debates stability versus change, Jharkhand sees the rise of local identity
03:32as a new force.
03:33Will voters back the established players or opt for a fresh narrative?
03:37The answers awaits us on November 23.
03:40Till then, stay tuned to OneIndia for all the latest updates from this high-octane election
03:46season.

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